Understanding Student Visas and Work Programs: How CPT/OPT Impacts American Job Opportunities

There is a lot of discussion around the H1B visa but no where near enough attention is being given to student visas and the various work authorization programs which are reducing opportunity for Americans.

And a huge shoutout to @Eric_Schmitt as he is one of the very few… pic.twitter.com/0VOkLYIH0B

— N. Lee Plumb for TX-2 (@PlumbNick) January 14, 2026