H.R. 8683 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

H.R. 8683 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislative proposal is to formally establish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program within U.S. immigration law. The OPT program allows international students on certain visas to gain practical work experience in their field of study after completing their academic program. Key provisions of this proposal include amendments to existing immigration laws that clarify and expand the OPT program. It allows international students who are studying in the U.S. to work in jobs related to their studies for up to 24 months after graduation.