Donald Trump: OPT affects 3 lakh Indians

President Donald Trump has dropped another bombshell on foreign students studying in various universities in the United States . He said that he intends to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program after completing his education. A bill has also been prepared with these proposals. If the American Congress approves this bill, it will have a serious impact on foreign students. With this decision, the future of 3 lakh Indians studying in the United States is uncertain. Foreign students are facing serious concerns in the wake of this proposed bill.

What is OPT?
Optional Practical Training Program.. A program that allows foreign students who have completed their studies at universities in the United States to do practical work for three years. Due to this program, students get the opportunity to work in the United States for three years after completing their studies. With that experience, they can work in the same companyH1B VisaIt will be possible to get a job or get a job in another company with an H1B visa. Indian students currently studying in the US will have to board a flight to India after completing their course. This will cause them to face severe career and financial setbacks.
With the declining number of students in US universities,
if this program is lifted, the chances of foreign students joining US universities will decrease. As a result, the universities and the US will lose revenue. In addition, it will become difficult for US companies to find skilled employees. Experts say that it is unlikely that the human resource needs of companies will be met with the limited number of H1B visas issued annually.

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