Policy/press release/2026-10-07

Trump Administration Proposes $70,000 Fee for Colleges Sponsoring International Student Work Visas

The Trump administration has proposed a new $70,000 fee for each international student participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This fee would be paid by U.S. colleges and universities sponsoring these students for post-graduation work. The proposal emerges amidst reports of declining new foreign student enrollment.

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  • Trump administration proposed a $70,000 fee
  • Fee for international students in OPT program
  • Colleges to pay the fee

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