After the H-1B visa fee hike proclamation, Republican voices in Washington shifted their attention to international students. Senator Chuck Grassley urged the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop granting work authorisations to student visa holders. This could put the Indian students at risk as they can lose their career pathways in the US.

Taking to X, Grassley wrote: “DHS needs to stop issuing work authorisations to student visa holders who compete against Americans. It’s in direct violation of law and puts USA at risk of tech and corporate espionage. I have sent a letter to DHS Secretary Noem asking her to end work authorisations for foreign student visa holders.”

If action is initiated on this proposal, it would restrict Optional Practical Training (OPT), that allows stud

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