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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Administration Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students Seeking US Work Training
Caption: Trump administration proposed requiring international students to pay at least $70,000 to join Optional Practical Training. DHS says the fee aims to combat fraud, protect US workers, and strengthen immigration system integrity. Students currently pay around $500 for OPT, which allows limited employment during studies and after graduation. STEM graduates can receive additional training time, making OPT an important route toward H-1B employment later. The proposal would also require $30,000 for any additional work training beyond the initial program period. Critics say the dramatic fee increase could face legal challenges, similar to other immigration policies nationwide. Trump previously campaigned on making it easier for foreign graduates to stay in America after graduation. The rule faces 30 days of public comment and would start 60 days after finalization officially. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Trump administration,international students,$70,000 fee,Optional Practical Training,OPT,DHS,US immigration policy,STEM graduates,H-1B visa,work authorization,$30,000 additional fee,public comment,foreign graduates
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