International Students Could Face $70,000 Work Permit Fee Under Trump Plan International students in the United States could face a major new cost for post-study work authorization. The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for initial Optional Practical Training participation. The proposal applies to F-1 students seeking work training through the OPT … Read more
Birth Tourism Elimination Act: Tim Scott’s Senate Bill Explained Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has introduced the Birth Tourism Elimination Act. The bill would block foreign nationals from using temporary travel programs to obtain citizenship for a child. However, it would not end birthright citizenship itself. Scott’s office says the measure targets the … Read more
US May Require Parents to Prove Citizenship for Children’s Passports The U.S. State Department has proposed new checks for parents applying for their children’s passports. Under the draft plan, parents or legal guardians could have to prove their U.S. citizenship or immigration status. The proposal has offered the first detailed view of how officials could … Read more