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The US government proposes a $100,000 fee for academic institutions to allow international students to participate in work programs.

Human RightsEducationStemOct 8, 2026score 0.302 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The posts discuss a proposed US rule requiring academic institutions to pay a $100,000 fee for international students to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT). This policy is highlighted as a potential barrier to the STEM talent pipeline and international student participation in the US workforce.

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The US government proposes a $100,000 fee for academic institutions to allow international students to participate in work programs.
Parent: ImmigrationEntity: Optional Practical Training (OPT)Sub-entity: International studentsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026Target: The proposed $100,000 OPT fee

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US proposes $100,000 charge for international students to do post-graduate work. Proposed rule would choke off a crucial STEM talent pipeline, policy specialists say. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02921-7
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🎓 US proposes $100,000 charge for international students to do post-graduate work ｢ The proposed rule would require academic institutions to foot the bill for a work programme called optional practical training (OPT), which allows overseas students to work in the United States for up to 3 years after finishing an undergraduate or graduate degree ｣ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02921-7?error=cookies_not_supported&code=84dd4f88-93a5-40f0-a22d-85d63c8d2be7 #science #academia #immigration
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#science#academia#immigration