The OPT program, a crucial pathway for international students seeking U.S. work experience, faces potential elimination and new taxes, creating uncertainty. Indian students, the largest group of STEM graduates, could be significantly impacted, potentially leading to decreased enrollment and a shift of talent to countries with more stable post-study work options. Universities and employers also risk losing talent and revenue. The OPT program, a crucial pathway for international students seeking U.S. work experience, faces potential elimination and new taxes, creating uncertainty. Indian students, the largest group of STEM graduates, could be significantly impacted, potentially leading to decreased enrollment and a shift of talent to countries with more stable post-study work options. Universities and employers also risk losing talent and revenue.
