US SB2821

Terminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, ending work authorization for F-1 student visa holders after completing their studies and denying all pending OPT applications

Establishes a minimum annual wage of $150,000 for H-1B workers, adjusted annually for inflation, or requires payment equal to what a U.S. citizen or permanent resident earned for identical work in the preceding 2 years, whichever is greater

Limits H-1B visas to 1 year maximum when any work will be performed at a third-party worksite, and prohibits such visas unless the third-party assignment is specific, nonspeculative, and continues for the entire requested work period

Requires H-1B petitions to be approved by prioritizing higher compensation offers over lower ones, regardless of filing order

Prohibits federal agencies from granting work authorization through any program not explicitly authorized by Congress