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United States proposes hefty fee for foreign graduate work program

Published 3h ago · Latest report 17m ago

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New United States fees threaten to price international graduates out of post-study work paths.

The United States government has announced a proposed seventy thousand dollar fee for universities enrolling foreign students in post-graduation work programs. An additional thirty thousand dollar charge would apply for subsequent extensions under the Optional Practical Training initiative. This significant financial hurdle threatens to increase costs substantially for international graduates seeking work experience.

The Department of Homeland Security introduced the measure targeting initial participation in the Optional Practical Training pathway.
A secondary fee of thirty thousand dollars is levied for later extensions within the same employment program.
The policy adjustment directly impacts thousands of international scholars, particularly affecting graduates originating from China and India.

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The Straits TimesTrump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization17m ago · open ↗

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$70,000initial fee

$30,000extension fee

Why it matters

Post-graduation work programs in the United States serve as a primary bridge for international degree holders seeking temporary employment experience following their studies.

What outlets agree on

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a seventy thousand dollar initial fee and a thirty thousand dollar extension fee for foreign student work programs.

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