U.S. Weighs $100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Wanting to Work After Graduation
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S. after graduation via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
The fee would affect roughly 419,000 foreigners on OPT in 2024 and would impact universities and firms like Silicon Valley and Wall Street that hire international graduates.
The move would advance President Trump's efforts to restrict legal immigration, and is similar to a blocked $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, which was narrowed due to tech opposition.
A DHS spokeswoman said no policy is final until formally announced, as officials consider using fees to limit legal immigration.
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