HR 8683·Federal·house
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.
In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill adds language to the Immigration and Nationality Act that defines a student’s “full course of study” to include Optional Practical Training (OPT) and related work permission. It allows up to two years of post‑study work for most fields and up to four years for science, technology, engineering, or math majors, and treats nursing as a STEM field. This gives international students clearer legal rights to work in the United States after graduation.
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