Will OPT End After 2025? Trump Nominee’s Shocking Statement for Indians #indiaimmigration

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Indian students in the U.S. this might change your entire future. A Trump-appointed nominee just made waves by calling OPT a “loophole,” and now international students (especially from India) are worried sick: Will OPT end after graduation in 2025?

In this episode, we break it all down. If you’re currently on F-1, applying for STEM OPT, or planning your job hunt in the U.S. after studies this one’s not optional.

Here’s what we cover:

What is OPT and why is it being attacked in 2025?
What exactly did this Trump nominee say and why does it matter?
Could STEM OPT be cancelled too?
How are Indian students reacting and what are the backup options?
What should you be doing right now to protect your U.S. career dream?

If you’re an Indian student at ASU, UTD, NEU, Rutgers, or any U.S. university you must watch this to stay ahead of what’s coming.

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AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES TO CITE
U.S. Department of Homeland Security OPT Overview
Outlines OPT and STEM OPT eligibility and current rules
Source: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/opt

Recent Senate Hearing Transcript (March 2025)
Trump-affiliated nominee questioned OPT’s legality and labor market impact
Source: https://www.congress.gov

National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) Report
Rebuttal showing OPT’s economic benefit and legal foundation
Source: https://nfap.com/research