Trump Administration Eyes $100,000 Fee for Foreign Graduates Seeking US Work Permits

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to charge international students $100,000 to obtain work permits in the United States. The fee would apply to the Optional Practical Training program, which allows foreign graduates to work in the US after completing their studies. If implemented, the policy could have significant consequences for American universities and technology companies that rely on international talent. The Department of Homeland Security is currently deliberating on how such a fee would be structured and enforced. Updated rules governing the OPT program are anticipated to be released later this fall.