US Proposes USD 70,000 Fee for International Students' Work Authorization via OPT
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for educational institutions recommending international students for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows students to work in jobs related to their studies after graduation. Schools would pay USD 70,000 for initial OPT applications and USD 30,000 for renewals. The proposal aims to address fraud and protect US workers but could impact universities reliant on international tuition and industries hiring foreign graduates. The public has 60 days to comment before finalisation, and legal challenges are expected.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, timesnow, thehindu, timesnow, theprint, theprint, news18, mint, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 7 Oct, 04:15 pm. Other outlets followed.