US colleges could face a $70,000 fee for international students to work after graduation
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule requiring colleges to pay significant fees for international students' Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization. The proposal aims to restrict foreign labor and prevent exploitation of the visa system.
Why it matters
This policy could significantly impact the financial model of US universities and the ability of international graduates to remain in the US workforce.
The DHS has proposed a new rule that might require US colleges to pay a fee for their international students' OPT work authorization. Bloomberg/Getty Images US universities might need to pay $70,000 or more to secure employment for their international graduates. The DHS has proposed new, restrictive rules for the Optional Training Period tied to the F-1 student visa. This is the latest in a slew of policy proposals aimed at slimming down the US's foreign workforce. US colleges might soon have to fork out cash to help their international graduates land jobs in the US. The Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule on Wednesday that would require schools to pay fees before recommending F-1 students for Optional Practical Training. OPT is a temporary work authorization for jobs linked to a student's field of study.
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