Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

The Hindu

Published 8 Oct 2026, 7:55 am·1 d ago·1 min read

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Under ‌the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as ‌Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training

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