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HR 2315119th CongressIntroduced
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 25, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F-1 visa students.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits employment authorization for F-1 students no longer in full-time study
- 2Requires explicit congressional authorization for any successor program
- 3Eliminates OPT program without replacement
- 4Affects international students' work authorization
- 5Amends Immigration and Nationality Act Section 274A(h)
- 6Impacts high-skilled immigration pipeline
Impact Areas
International studentsHigher education institutionsImmigration policyHigh-tech industryWorkforce developmentInternational relations
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