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

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: May 7, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 7, 2026)

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

This bill codifies OPT and expands the authorization time period for certain OPT aliens, but does not add labor protections or any annual numerical cap. 

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