US colleges could face a $70,000 fee for international students to work after graduation
A new DHS proposal could require US colleges to pay fees before recommending international graduates for work authorization.
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule that could require US colleges to pay up to $70,000 for overseas students' Optional Practical Training work authorization. This is part of a series of restrictive policies aimed at reducing the number of foreign workers in the US. The proposed rule would require schools to pay fees before recommending F-1 students for OPT, which allows international graduates to work in the US related to their field of study.
The fee would be $70,000 for the initial recommendation and $30,000 for any extension. DHS spokesperson stated that OPT is being reformed to ensure foreign students justify their worth to employers. The proposal is currently under public comment until November 9 before implementation.
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