From the Daily Californian: The UC Berkeley International Office plans to oppose a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement proposal that would require colleges and universities to pay a $70,000 fee before recommending an international student for work authorization.
Optional Practical Training, or OPT, allows international students to work in their field of study for up to one year after graduation. Graduates with eligible STEM degrees can apply for a two-year extension. Under the proposal, universities would also pay $30,000 for individual students’ subsequent OPT recommendations, including STEM extensions, after paying the initial fee. ICE said schools could pass the costs on to students or employers. BIO told students in an Oct. 7 email that the proposal has not taken effect and current OPT procedures remain unchanged...
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