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Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for popular international student work program

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The Trump administration announced a proposed $70,000 fee for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization program on October 7, 2026. This fee is intended to combat alleged fraud and abuse in the program, which allows international students to gain professional experience while on a student visa. The Department of Homeland Security stated the restrictions aim to help U.S. citizens compete against international applicants in the job market. The announcement was made as part of broader efforts to tighten regulations on international student visas.

Key points

• The Trump administration proposed a $70,000 fee for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization program on October 7, 2026.
• The fee is intended to combat alleged fraud and abuse in the OPT program, which allows international students to gain professional experience while on a student visa.

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The evidence covers only the initial announcement of the proposed fee and its stated purpose. It does not include implementation details, historical data on OPT fraud rates, or future enforcement outcomes.

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