Senator Rick Scott introduced the 'Prioritizing American Talent Act' to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F-1 students. The bill aims to stop the use of Department of Homeland Security funds for OPT, arguing it disadvantages American workers and provides tax breaks to employers hiring foreign graduates.
ICE cracks down on F-1 student Optional Practical Training (OPT) program after uncovering widespread fraud, including fake companies and non-existent worksites; immigration attorney Emily Neumann outlines key compliance checks for employers.
US immigration authorities allege widespread fraud in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, identifying over 10,000 students linked to suspicious employers, sparking crackdown and renewed political efforts to scale back the program.
ICE Director Todd M. Lyons announces crackdown on Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F-1 visa holders, citing 'magnet for fraud' with nearly 10,000 foreign students involved in irregularities, including non-existent workplaces and financial red flags.
