Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed requiring international students to pay a minimum of $70,000 in training fees to obtain work authorization in the United States. According to a government notice posted online on Wednesday, the measure is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on foreign workers.

The proposed fee structure significantly increases the financial barriers for international students seeking practical training or employment opportunities following or during their studies. This initiative aligns with the administration's wider policy efforts targeting immigration and foreign labor pathways.