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Senator Grassley Calls for Halt on Foreign Student Work Permits

9/26/2025

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Senator Chuck Grassley urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to halt work authorizations for foreign student visa holders, citing legal and espionage risks.
H-1B fees rose to $100,000, intended to ensure only high-skilled workers fill roles.
Indian students, the largest international group in the U.S., may face nearly 50% enrollment drop.
Experts say the STEM worker shortage is overstated.

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Senator Chuck Grassley urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to halt work authorizations for foreign student visa holders, citing legal and espionage risks.
H-1B fees rose to $100,000, intended to ensure only high-skilled workers fill roles.
Indian students, the largest international group in the U.S., may face nearly 50% enrollment drop.
Experts say the STEM worker shortage is overstated.