Seeking job in US? Trump weighs $100,000 work permit fee from foreign graduates
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students' work permits under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
The proposed fee would apply to the OPT program, which allows international graduates to work in the US on student visas for up to three years.
Around 419,000 foreign graduates were working under OPT in 2024, and the measure could reduce the appeal of studying in the US.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is discussing the fee, but it is unclear if it will be paid by students, universities, or employers.
The administration is also preparing broader OPT regulations, expected this fall, following a similar $100,000 H-1B visa fee that was blocked by a federal appeals court.
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