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Trump administration’s $100,000 OPT fee proposal clears White House review: What Indian students need to know

A proposed $100,000 fee could impact international students' work opportunities in the US. This significant charge might affect students and universities relying on international graduates. The proposal's details remain unclear regarding who will ultimately pay the fee. Indian students, often using OPT for initial US work experience, could be significantly…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

3 things OPT employers should check as ICE announces crackdown on 10,000 foreign students

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a major crackdown on foreign students working at the Optional Practical Training program, along with their studies, and said they uncovered a major fraud going on with fake companies, non-existent companies giving OPT jobs to students. Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said what ICE described…

The Times of India · May 14

OPT faces fresh political heat in US amid fraud allegations; Intl students will face the brunt

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a crucial post-study work route for thousands of international students in the US, is once again in the crosshairs of America’s immigration debate, after federal authorities alleged widespread fraud and abuse within the system.

The Times of India · May 13