What does CODIFY OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM. of To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that a 'course of study' for nonimmigrant visa holders (section 101(a)(15)(F)(i)) includes practical training and employment authorization. It extends practical training and employment authorization for nonimmigrant students to a period of up to 24 months if the employment is related to their field of study. Students pursuing or completing studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields may be eligible for up to 48 months of practical training and employment authorization. The Secretary of Homeland Security can establish terms and conditions for the practical training and employment authorization period. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to designate nursing as a STEM field for the purpose of extended authorization under section 214(m)(3)(B).

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

Q: What does Preamble of To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Valerie Foushee (D-NC)

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This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly include practical training as part of a 'course of study' for nonimmigrant visa holders.
Eligible students may receive up to 24 months of practical training and employment authorization, with STEM students potentially eligible for up to 48 months.
The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate nursing as a STEM field for extended employment authorization purposes.

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