World · 31 July 2026
Trump administration considers $100,000 fee for foreign graduate workers
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The Trump administration is reportedly considering a new $100,000 fee for foreign graduates who want to work in the US after finishing their studies. The proposed charge would apply to Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas, which allow recent graduates to work for one to three years in a field related to their degree. Around 419,000 foreign graduates were working under the OPT program in 2024.
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