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US proposes $100,000 charge for international students to do post-graduate work

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Briefings

A proposed US rule would charge international students $100,000 to complete post-graduate STEM work, potentially blocking talent flow. The policy aims to reduce reliance on international labor, though experts warn it may harm STEM recruitment. The proposal targets STEM fields specifically, with no data on implementation costs or long-term economic impacts.

Key points

• A proposed US rule would charge international students $100,000 to complete post-graduate work in STEM fields.
• Policy specialists warn the rule could choke off a crucial talent pipeline for US universities.

Context

The US government proposes a new rule requiring international students to pay a $100,000 fee to finish post-graduate work in STEM fields. This policy aims to reduce reliance on international labor, though experts warn it may harm STEM recruitment.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. No data on implementation costs, long-term economic impacts, or specific university responses is provided. The proposal targets STEM fields specifically, with no broader labor market data available.

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