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Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4843| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
George Santos

George Santos

Republican Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023 This bill imposes limits on the Optional Practical Training Program. (The program provides an eligible F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.) Under this bill, a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) may only participate in the program for four months with no extensions available. (Current rules generally allow an eligible individual to participate for up to one year with full-time employment; current rules also allow individuals with certain degrees to obtain a 24-month extension.) The bill also bars certain individuals from participating in the program, specifically an individual (1) with a degree or working in a sensitive field, or (2) who is employed by or otherwise affiliated with an entity owned or controlled by the Communist Party of China.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4843| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023 This bill imposes limits on the Optional Practical Training Program. (The program provides an eligible F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.) Under this bill, a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) may only participate in the program for four months with no extensions available. (Current rules generally allow an eligible individual to participate for up to one year with full-time employment; current rules also allow individuals with certain degrees to obtain a 24-month extension.) The bill also bars certain individuals from participating in the program, specifically an individual (1) with a degree or working in a sensitive field, or (2) who is employed by or otherwise affiliated with an entity owned or controlled by the Communist Party of China.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
George Santos

George Santos

Republican Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted