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US proposes $70k fee per foreign student in OPT internships

The US government has proposed charging educational institutions $70,000 per foreign student participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT), a work authorization tied to academic study. This marks a significant policy shift that could deter international enrollment and alter the flow of skilled labor into the US tech and research sectors. The proposal is at an early stage, with details on implementation and legal basis still unclear.

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Source credibility0.1

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#immigration #education #opt #skilled labor #policy

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US Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Student OPT Program

The US government, specifically the Trump administration, has proposed a $70,000 fee per foreign student participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This proposal, confirmed by STAT News, is intended to curb visa fraud and is part of broader immigration restrictions, though details on implementation and legal basis remain unclear. The measure could significantly deter international enrollment and alter the flow of skilled labor into US tech and research sectors.

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