The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme.
Under the proposed rule, schools would pay $70,000 for each student’s initial OPT application and $30,000 for every renewal, according to AP News. The proposal could affect Nigerian and other international students who rely on OPT to gain work experience after graduation.
OPT allows eligible foreign students to work in jobs related to their fields of study. Students are generally eligible for one year after graduation, while STEM graduates can receive an additional two years.
