Proposed US OPT Fees Drive Indian Students to Consider Ireland
What happened
The US Department of Homeland Security proposed charging a $70,000 fee for initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications and $30,000 for subsequent or STEM OPT extensions. This proposal comes as study-abroad platforms report a slowdown in demand for US education amid rising costs and stricter immigration policies.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The proposed fee increases and related visa uncertainties are causing a decline in Indian student applications to the US. This shift in international student demand could affect the education and immigration sectors in alternative destinations, such as Ireland.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IrelandSpeculative
Might see increased demand for education and related services from international students due to the US policy changes