Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

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Under ‌the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as ‌Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training…

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  • Under ‌the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as ‌Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:50 UTC.

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