The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for schools for each international student participating in the Optional Practical Training programme. Vice President JD Vance also accused nine universities of potential J-1 visa programme abuse.
A new Republican-backed immigration proposal in the US could impose major restrictions on H-1B visas, foreign student work programmes, asylum rules, and family-based immigration. The bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, may significantly affect Indian professionals, students, and immigrants
