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Trump Mulls $100,000 OPT Visa Fee — Risks Cutting Student Enrollment

7/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas.
OPT enrollment included about 300,000 students in 2025 and 418,000 authorized in 2024, about 26% of the 1.58 million F-1/M-1 visa holders.
Experts warned the fee could cut foreign-born enrollment and hurt U.S. tech firms that rely on recent graduates.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas.
OPT enrollment included about 300,000 students in 2025 and 418,000 authorized in 2024, about 26% of the 1.58 million F-1/M-1 visa holders.
Experts warned the fee could cut foreign-born enrollment and hurt U.S. tech firms that rely on recent graduates.