An Indian Diaspora Organisation Requests That The Us Administration Alter The Foreign Student Training Scheme
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On Friday, a group representing the Indian diaspora called on the Biden administration to alter the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, citing a significant discrepancy between the number of graduating students and the number of H1B visas available.
In a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) claimed that Indian students were losing out on opportunities to contribute to US industry because of the gap.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree holders would have six times the chance of being chosen for the H1B visa lottery compared to those without a STEM degree if the STEM OPT period was extended from 24 to 48 months for qualified students. Additionally, the application period for OPT post-graduation would be extended from 60 to 180 days.
- An Indian diaspora organisation request
- US administration alter the foreign student training scheme
- STEM OPT period
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- and Mathematics (STEM)
- Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
