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USA wants to charge 70,000 dollars to foreign students with a visa to work with

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Briefings

The Trump administration proposed a new rule requiring F-1 students to pay between 70,000 and 100,000 USD for OPT work authorization, with an additional 30,000 USD per degree. This follows Trump's 2024 campaign promise of automatic Green Cards and aims to curb fraud and protect American workers, though it faces judicial review and a 30-day public comment period before finalizing.

Key points

• The proposed OPT fee range is 70,000 to 100,000 USD per student, with a mandatory 30,000 USD surcharge for each additional degree earned.
• The rule targets F-1 students intending to work through the OPT program, which currently allows up to 20 hours of work per week during studies and after graduation.

Context

This proposal strengthens existing immigration restrictions on F-1 students, aiming to combat fraud and protect U.S. workers. It follows Trump's 2024 campaign promise of automatic Green Cards and adds fees to the existing H-1B tax system. The rule faces judicial review and a 30-day public comment period before finalizing.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single proposal from the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security. It does not confirm the rule's final status, legal challenges, or public reaction. The 30-day comment period and subsequent 60-day implementation window are estimates, not confirmed facts.

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