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The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule requiring universities to pay $70,000 for each international student’s initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation and $30,000 for subsequent extensions. This shifts the cost burden from students to institutions, potentially raising total costs to $100,000 per student and threatening the viability of the work program.
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule requiring universities to pay $70,000 for each international student participating in Optional Practical Training, with an additional $30,000 for STEM extensions. This shifts the financial burden from students to institutions, aiming to curb what officials call 'cheap labor' pipelines while facing potential legal challenges and enrollment concerns.
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule requiring a $70,000 fee for international students to participate in the Optional Practical Training program. This fee, which would be paid by universities rather than students, is part of a broader effort to restrict post-graduation work authorization for F-1 visa holders. The proposal includes an additional $30,000 extension for STEM graduates, bringing the total potential cost to $100,000. This move aims to limit foreign worker access to the US labor market and has sparked concerns among international students and universities.
An Indian national in Toronto on a tourist visa recounts how the proposed but not enforced $100,000 H-1B employer fee, plus visa uncertainty, derailed her US job search after leaving Duke, and now she’s deciding whether to base herself in Canada or return to India while continuing to seek opportunities in fintech and exploring other visa routes like the O-1, all against the backdrop of the hard realities international students face and her optimism for a future outside the US.
The Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule ending the longstanding duration-of-status policy for F-1 international students, limiting stays to four years unless an extension is approved and tightening rules on changing majors or institutions; proponents say it improves screening and reduces visa abuse, but critics warn it will deter international students and disrupt degree timelines, especially for Ph.D. students, amid USCIS processing backlogs. The rule takes effect September 15.
Canada's population declined by 0.2% in the third quarter, marking its largest drop since 2020, primarily due to a crackdown on international students and a shift in immigration policy aimed at reducing non-permanent residents, which could have significant economic implications.
A BBC investigation reveals that despite a law since April 2022 criminalizing the sale of essay-writing services in the UK, essay cheating remains widespread at universities, with companies continuing to advertise and some students turning to these services, especially international students, amid concerns over detection and integrity.
DePaul University laid off 114 staff members due to a budget shortfall caused by rising costs and a significant drop in international graduate student enrollment, and is implementing a strategic plan to address financial challenges and invest in future initiatives.
The pipeline for Ph.D. students in U.S. universities is shrinking rapidly due to funding cuts, international visa restrictions, and changing perceptions of higher education, risking America's leadership in science and technology as other countries fill the gap.
The Trump administration proposed a 'compact' to UT-Austin and other universities, offering preferential federal funding in exchange for adopting strict policies on gender definitions, international student enrollment caps, and campus protest regulations, sparking concern among faculty about academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
The Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is expected to significantly impact US universities, especially research institutions like Stanford and Columbia, by increasing costs and potentially reducing international hiring and enrollment, which could hinder research and innovation.
U.S. student visa arrivals have fallen to a four-year low, with a 19% decrease last month, largely due to Trump's immigration policies, impacting Asian students the most and causing a significant drop in international student enrollment and revenue for American universities.
US student visa arrivals in August dropped 19% year-on-year to the lowest since 2021, with a significant 24% decline from Asia, mainly due to stricter immigration policies, threatening US educational institutions and the economy which relies heavily on international students.
A Pew Research poll shows that nearly 80% of Americans support U.S. colleges accepting international students, with significant political and demographic variations, and some support restrictions on students from certain countries or criticizing U.S. foreign policy.
The US travel ban and visa restrictions on citizens from 19 countries have significantly impacted international students' ability to attend US colleges, causing delays, cancellations, and students seeking alternatives in Europe and other regions, amid broader immigration crackdowns.