Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to halt work authorisations for foreign students in the United States, warning that they “compete against Americans" and pose security risks.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the US Senator wrote, “DHS needs 2 stop issuing work authorisations 2 student visa holders who compete against Americans. It’s in direct violation of law & puts USA at risk of tech and corporate espionage. I sent a letter 2 DHS Scty Noem asking her to end work authorisations 4 foreign student visa holders."

The move, if implemented, would likely cover Optional Practical Training (OPT)- a program that allows international students to work in the US for 12 to 36 months after completing their degree. OPT has long been seen as a critical

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