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US considers $100,000 fee for foreign students seeking post-study work
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This proposed fee, which requires final White House approval, could significantly impact foreign students, particularly those from India. Reports suggest this plan has sparked outrage and concern among students and experts regarding the financial viability of studying in the U.S.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 8 · Right 2 n = 12
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8 votes, 11 outlets): Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Lallantop, The New Indian Express
- Right (2 votes, 3 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost
- International (1): The Guardian