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US proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students' post-graduation work

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The United States is proposing a new fee structure that would require educational institutions to pay $70,000 for each foreign student participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. An additional $30,000 fee would apply for subsequent participation. This proposal, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, could significantly impact international students, particularly the nearly 62,000 Chinese students who utilized OPT in the 2024-2025 academic year, as schools would need to pay the fee before authorizing a student's employment. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy proposal impacting international students and educational institutions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students' post-graduation work

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

    The United States has proposed requiring universities and other certified schools to pay US$70,000 for each foreign student entering a post-graduation work programme, a measure that could sharply raise the cost for thousands of Chinese graduates seeking employment experience in t…

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