Supreme Court declines to hear STEM OPT visa challenge

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The STEM OPT route therefore can be less of a hassle, plus holders of the visas can apply for a green card during their time in the US and stay in the country permanently, just like H-1B holders can. Washtech received broad support from conservative lawmakers including Senator Ted Cruz , who was joined by several of his fellow Republican Senators and 31 Republican members of the House in filing amicus briefs in support of Washtech. Eleven conservative-leaning states also issued an amicus in support of Washtech.

"While entirely the creation of regulation [and not Congressional action], OPT is now the largest alien guest worker program in the immigration system," Washtech said in its argument to the Supreme Court.

 

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