Federal Proposal to Charge Universities for International Student Work Permits Faces Economic Pushback

By Johanna Alonso · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-23

Inside Higher Ed reports that a new Department of Homeland Security proposal would require colleges to pay up to $100,000 for each international graduate participating in the Optional Practical Training program. While critics argue these graduates displace domestic labor, researc

Inside Higher Ed reports that a new Department of Homeland Security proposal would require colleges to pay up to $100,000 for each international graduate participating in the Optional Practical Training program. While critics argue these graduates displace domestic labor, researc