The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced a proposal to charge $70,000 per student for the Optional Practical Training program, marking the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on foreign labor.
The plan would also require a $30,000 for extensions, Politico reported. OPT, like the H-1B visa, has become a focal point for criticism from immigration hawks over fraud concerns and allegations that businesses use it to undercut wages.
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