US Considers $100,000 Fee for International Students Working Post-Graduation via OPT Program
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for international students who want to work in the US after graduation through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This program allows eligible foreign graduates to work for one to three years in fields related to their studies. The proposal, not yet officially announced, has drawn criticism for potentially reducing the US's attractiveness to global talent and impacting universities and employers reliant on international graduates. The plan follows a blocked attempt to impose a similar fee on certain H-1B visa applicants.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, zeenews, news18, english, thetribune, hindustantimes, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 30 Jul, 07:29 pm. Other outlets followed.