Jim Banks’ American Tech Workforce Act targets OPT: Are US job opportunities at stake for students?
The American Tech Workforce Act, introduced by Senator Jim Banks, proposes ending the OPT program and overhauling H-1B visas to prioritize American workers. International graduates, particularly from India, face uncertainty as OPT, a key pathway to US work experience, comes under scrutiny. The debate raises stakes for students, the tech sector, and America’s innovation economy.
The American Tech Workforce Act, introduced by Senator Jim Banks, proposes ending the OPT program and overhauling H-1B visas to prioritize American workers. International graduates, particularly from India, face uncertainty as OPT, a key pathway to US work experience, comes under scrutiny. The debate raises stakes for students, the tech sector, and America’s innovation economy.
