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August 27, 2026
Trump Administration Cracks Down on Foreign Student Internships
- The Trump administration warns universities about strict compliance with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) regulations.
- Failure to adhere could result in institutions losing certification to enroll international students.
- Major universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley have paused certain internship applications for international students pending review of the new guidelines.
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- Trump Limits Internships for International College StudentsAug 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM · WSJ
- Trump administration warns universities they could lose foreign students in new internship crackdownAug 28, 2026 at 8:42 AM · Independent