US lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate programme allowing foreign students to stay after studies

A group of US lawmakers has reintroduced a bill in the House of Representatives to eliminate a programme which allows foreign students to stay in the country for work after finishing studies.

A group of US lawmakers has reintroduced legislation in the House of Representatives to eliminate a programme which allows foreign students to stay in the country for work after the completion of their studies under certain conditions. Congressman Paul A Gosar along with Congressman Mo Brooks, Andy Biggs and Matt Gaetz introduced the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act, a legislation that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act on the Optional Practice Training (OPT).