‘Too costly’: Indian students anxious over proposed $100,000 fee on post-study work
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students who want to work in the US after graduating, potentially linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Indian students and recent graduates in the US reacted with shock and concern, as the fee could significantly impair their ability to remain in the United States.
The OPT program allows foreign students to work in the US for 12 months after graduation, extendable to three years for STEM programs, and is a pathway to longer work visas like the H-1B.
Approximately 360,000 Indian students are in the US, and the proposed fee could diminish future opportunities for post-study employment and deter students from studying in America.
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