US universities becoming immigration pathways? Viral Reddit thread sparks H-1B row; ‘Without OPT…’
A Reddit thread questioning whether American universities are increasingly functioning as immigration pathways rather than purely educational institutions has sparked a debate around H-1B visas, STEM OPT programs and the role of international students in the US economy.
The discussion began after a Reddit user shared the story of a former international student who moved to the US in 2019 for a master’s degree and eventually returned home after spending seven years there.
