US proposes $100k charge for international students to do post-graduate work

The US government has proposed a new rule that would charge international students up to $100,000 if they want to work in the US after completing their post-graduate studies. The rule, proposed by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would require international students to obtain a special visa, known as an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, in order to work in the US after completing their studies. This visa would be valid for up to 24 months, but would come with a fee of up to $100,000, which would be paid by the student's employer. The proposed rule is intended to prevent international students from staying in the US and working without a valid visa. The DHS proposal is currently open for public comment until March 1, 2023.