Keep Innovators in America Act

This bill changes the Immigration and Nationality Act to write the Optional Practical Training program into law. It would allow foreign students on F student visas to have practical training and work permission as part of their course of study, under terms set by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The work must be related to the student's field of study and may continue after the student finishes degree requirements. The bill would also let a student keep student status while being the beneficiary of a pending or approved immigrant petition, as long as an enrolled student's course of study follows existing rules in section 214(m).

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Sponsors

• Sam T. Liccardo Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors