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July 30, 2026
Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Fee on Foreign Student Work Visas
- The fee targets Optional Practical Training visas, which allow foreign graduates to work in the U.S. for up to three years.
- This move follows a similar, unsuccessful attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
- Experts warn that such fees could deter foreign students and harm tech companies reliant on international talent.
2 Sources
- U.S. Weighs $100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Wanting to Work After GraduationJul 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM · WSJ
- New Trump plan would impose $100,000 fee on foreign students wanting to work in US after graduationJul 30, 2026 at 9:32 PM · Independent