US Proposes $70K Fee per OPT International Student, Targeting Visa Fraud

The US government has proposed a $70,000 fee per international student in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, aimed at curbing visa fraud. The measure, if enacted, could deter foreign talent from staying in the US, potentially harming innovation and the tech sector, which relies heavily on OPT workers. The proposal is in early stages and faces legislative and stakeholder opposition.