US govt tightens work rules for intl students

The US government has tightened work rules for international students, with President Donald Trump's administration issuing guidance to universities restricting certain work authorizations. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has observed an increase in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations that appear to violate regulatory requirements.

Institutions that fail to comply with SEVP regulations may lose their certification to enroll foreign students. Some universities, including UCLA and UC Berkeley, have paused certain applications for work authorization for international students while they review the federal guidance and determine next steps.

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