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

Under ‌the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as…

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The Hindu reports: Under ‌the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as ‌Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training.

This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include F-, Optional Practical Training and OPT.

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India · Asia
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The Hindu
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F-, Optional Practical Training, OPT
Section
World

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