During the presidential campaign before the 2024 election, Donald Trump said he would staple a Green Card to the diplomas so that foreign students could stay in the US and work after finishing their education. It has been a long way since that time, and now that the administration is proposing a $100K fee for Optional Practical Training, the distance between what Trump had promised and what his administration is doing or planning to do has never been greater.

The move would target the popular Optional Practical Training visa extension, putting it out of reach for many.

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students wishing to work in the US post-graduation.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee on OPT visas for international students and a similar bond for green card applicants.