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Trump Proposes $70,000 Work Permit Fee for International Students

Former President Trump has proposed charging international students $70,000 for a work permit, a move critics warn could harm innovation and impose costs on taxpayers. The proposal is part of his immigration policy platform, though details remain unclear. If enacted, it could deter top talent from studying and working in the US, affecting tech and research sectors.

La República1 day agoUSCredibility 32%View source

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Mosaic Score6.2

Model confidence0.3

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

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#immigration #international-students #work-permit #trump #policy

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activeGeopoliticsPolitics1d ago

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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