Immigration · Press ✓ 3 outlets
US plans a $70,000 fee for international students to work after study; Indians likely hit hardest
The US proposed a $70,000 fee that a school must pay before recommending an international graduate for Optional Practical Training, Livemint, ET CFO and Hindustan Times reported. Indians are likely to be hit hardest.
OPT is the bridge from a US degree to a US job.
Indian students graduating in 2027 should watch the comment period.
It is a proposal for now.
DailyDrop India edition No. 4 · Morning · THU., OCT. 8, 2026