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DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students in Work Program

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What happened

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The Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule requiring schools to pay a $70,000 fee for each international student applying to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. A renewal application for the program would incur a $30,000 fee. This proposal is the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment.

From durangoherald.com, pressdemocrat.com, siasat.com

Why it matters

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The fee change is expected to represent a blow to American colleges and universities that rely on international students for tuition revenue. It also impacts tech companies and other industries that hire international students to fill labor shortages in high-demand STEM fields.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Trump administration have announced proposed changes to the immigration program and visa overhaul.

From durangoherald.com, pressdemocrat.com, siasat.com

Who's involved

  • DHSProposed the fee targeting foreign enrollment as part of the immigration crackdown.
  • Donald TrumpDirects the immigration crackdown efforts through executive authority.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • AnthropicSpeculative

    Anthropic could face increased operational costs for hiring international STEM talent.

  • DeloitteSpeculative

    Deloitte could experience increased compliance costs for firms that hire international students.

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  1. DHS proposes a fee targeting foreign enrollment amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown.1 source
  2. DHS moves from proposing to implementing the fee and crackdown on foreign enrollment.1 source

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