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The Trump administration's proposed OPT fees could deter international students, raise tuition costs and weaken the U.S. STEM workforce.
Many of the institutions named by Vice President JD Vance, including Stanford and Yale universities, said they comply with applicable visa laws.
Schools administering OPT and STEM OPT may soon be responsible for paying tens of thousands of dollars in fees for each student interested in participating in the program. The Trump administration argues that the fees would reduce fraud and abuse in international student employment.