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US faces backlash over proposed H-1B, OPT fee increases

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The US Department of Homeland Security is facing a surge of public comments regarding proposed fee increases for H-1B and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs. International students and graduates, like Kana Liu, are expressing strong opposition to these potential hikes, arguing they create significant barriers to working in the US and do not effectively address immigration fraud or protect American workers. The proposals have introduced uncertainty for foreign students and employers seeking skilled foreign talent. AI

IMPACT Proposed fee hikes for H-1B and OPT could impact the availability of skilled foreign talent in the US tech sector.

RANK_REASON The cluster concerns proposed regulatory changes impacting a significant number of foreign workers and students in the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US faces backlash over proposed H-1B, OPT fee increases

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    Public comments flood US government websites over proposed H-1B, OPT fee hikes

    Kana Liu, a Chinese Canadian living in the US on a work visa, felt compelled to speak up. Faced with a Department of Homeland Security proposal to charge up to US$100,000 in fees for international students to work in the US after graduation under Optional Practical Training (OPT)…

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