India, Sept. 3 -- International students in the US hit a milestone in 2024, securing record numbers of work permits under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, fuelling America's economy and tech workforce.

A new Boundless study shows a record 194,554 international students secured work permits under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme in 2024.

The year 2024 became the fourth consecutive year of growth for STEM OPT, underlining how international students are not only pursuing degrees in the US but also gaining crucial work experience in fast-growing sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, and engineering.

For companies, OPT offers a pathway to hire skilled graduates without committing immediately t...