Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S.
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who want to work in the United States after school. Schools would have to pay this fee for each student using the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which lets students work in jobs related to their studies.Key Facts
- The proposed fee is $70,000 per international student participating in the OPT program.
- OPT allows international students to work in the U.S. in jobs related to their major during or after their studies.
- Most students can work for one year after graduation under OPT.
- Students who study science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields can work up to three years.
- The fee would be paid by schools, not directly by the students.
- This proposal is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the number of foreign students in U.S. schools.
- The Department of Homeland Security is the government agency behind the proposal.
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