Forbes: New Immigration Plan Considered To Stop Students From Working in U.S.
Forbes reports that the Trump Administration is considering a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which could effectively limit international students’ ability to obtain post-graduation work authorization in the United States. Immigration attorneys and industry stakeholders have questioned the proposal’s legal authority and warned that restricting OPT and STEM OPT could negatively impact U.S. employers, universities, and innovation.