The main purpose of this legislation is to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program, which allows international students in the United States to work in their field of study after completing their education. The bill is titled the "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025" and aims to prioritize job opportunities for American citizens and residents by restricting employment options for nonimmigrant students. The key provision of this legislation is the amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act that specifically prohibits nonimmigrant students, who are in the U.S.