I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman. this amendment would strike a provision in H.R. 4300 which allows foreign students on the F visa to work regardless of whether that student has an economic need to work or not. H.R. 4300 changes the existing foreign student visa regulations which now allow a foreign student to work only after showing that changed economic circumstances which were unforeseen at the time of his entry into the United States make it necessary for him to work now. I believe this portion of H.R. 4300 sends an inappropriate signal to foreign students. It says it is OK to come here and work. even though you may use the ruse of being a student to do so.
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Foreign students are using student visas as a 'ruse' to work.