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What OPT Is and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts

Inside Higher EdBy Johanna AlonsoOct 23, 2026
What OPT Is and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts

Researchers who have studied high-skilled immigration say that international students on OPT often bring innovation, entrepreneurship and job opportunities for domestic employees.

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