TRUMP PROPOSES $70,000 FEE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TO WORK IN US
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The U.S.president, Donald Trump, has suggested a new fee of $70,000 for international students who want to work in the country, according to Associated Press.
This is another step taken to limit the number of foreign students who can study and work in the United States.
On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security introduced the fee, stating that schools would have to pay it for each international student enrolled in the Optional Practical Training program.
The OPT program lets international students work in jobs connected to their area of study while they are in school or after they finish their education in the U.S.
International students are generally eligible for up to one year of employment after graduation, while those in certain science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields can qualify for an additional two years.
In a statement by DHS, the described the fee as a response to fraud and abuse of the visa programme, which it called a “pipeline for cheap foreign labour.”
It read, “The public has 60 days to comment on the proposal before DHS can finalize it and put it into effect.
“The proposal also could face legal challenges from higher education groups or business associations that could delay it.
“Under the proposed rule, schools would pay $70,000 for each student’s initial application for the programme, while a $30,000 fee would apply to each renewal.”
According to the AP report, the proposal could significantly affect American colleges and universities that rely on international students for tuition revenue.
It could also affect technology companies and other industries that employ international graduates, particularly in technical and STEM-related roles.
Reacting, the CEO of NAFSA, an association representing international education said, “The OPT programme enables international students to gain practical work experience while helping address labour shortages in high-demand STEM fields.
“Driving away the talents, perspectives, and aspirations of international students will only hurt American innovation, economic growth, workforce development, and global leadership.”
Recall that the Trump administration has introduced several measures targeting international students as part of its broader immigration crackdown and efforts to reshape higher education in the US.
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