A proposed legislation concerning the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, utilized by international students to secure work experience in the United States, has raised alarm within the substantial Indian student community of 330,000, with a significant 97,556 presently enrolled in OPT. Congressman Paul Gosar introduced the bill, designated as H.R.2315, with the intention of giving precedence to American employees by abolishing the OPT scheme, which he asserts encourages the employment of overseas workers. The bill has generated apprehension and uncertainty among Indian students relying on OPT for valuable work exposure in the US.