People get shocked when I tell them about OPT: Florida senator moves to end pathway to H-1B

Naijaonpoint_ng | 20-06-2026 11:35am |

Florida Senator Rick Scott has introduced the "Prioritizing American Talent Act," which seeks to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that currently allows F-1 visa students to gain work experience in the United States. The senator emphasized that the legislation aims to prioritize employment opportunities for American citizens, asserting that they should have the primary claim to the "American Dream." The proposed bill reflects ongoing discussions regarding immigration policy and the employment of international students in the U.S. workforce.

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