How would the $70,000 fee on international students working in the US impact schools and grads? 2 lawyers break it down.
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The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to introduce a $70,000 OPT fee. Lawyers say international students could be forced to pay up.
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Lawyers said the proposed rule could impact international students, employers, and American students.Moyo Studio/Getty ImagesUS universities are one of the latest targets in Trump's immigration policy overhaul.The DHS wants to charge schools a $70,000 fee so international students can get work authorization.Two lawyers broke down what parties the rule could affect beyond universities.The Trump administration's latest immigration policies are hitting American universities.On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule that would require schools to pay a $70,000 fee to enable international students to work in the US on a type of student work authorization called Optional Practical Training. The department is also proposing an additional $30,000 fee for any subsequent OPT periods.An ICE spokesperson told Business Insider the proposal is designed to strengthen program oversight and address concerns of fraud and abuse in the program.The Trump administration has made…