Trump administration plans $70,000 fee for foreign student work permits

· Politics · United States

The Trump administration plans to charge international students up to $70,000 for work authorization, part of a wider crackdown on foreign visa holders. The move could sharply reduce the number of international students working in the US. Separately, research links surges in ICE enforcement to lasting declines in local spending, foot traffic and jobs, with Minneapolis businesses still recovering. Immigration policy is increasingly shaping US labor markets and university finances.

Why it matters：Higher fees and tougher enforcement could deter global talent from the US, affecting universities and key industries that rely on skilled migrants.

Key points

  • The plan would charge international students up to $70,000 for work authorization.
  • It is part of a broader crackdown on foreign visa holders.
  • Research links ICE enforcement surges to local economic declines.

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