UC Berkeley to fight federal fee for international student work approvals
UC Berkeley's International Office plans to join campus leaders and higher education associations in opposing an ICE proposal. The proposal would charge colleges and universities $70,000 to recommend international students for work authorizations, with an additional $30,000 for further Optional Practical Training, according to The Daily Californian.
UC Berkeley’s International Office is preparing to oppose a federal immigration proposal alongside campus administrators and higher education organizations. The plan from ICE would require colleges and universities to pay $70,000 when recommending international students for work authorization, with another $30,000 tied to additional Optional Practical Training, as reported by The Daily Californian. The dispute centers on a proposed federal fee affecting how campuses participate in international student employment approvals.
If implemented, the fee could raise costs for colleges and universities that recommend international students for work authorization, potentially affecting campus offices and students seeking practical training. International students may face fewer institutional recommendations or added uncertainty, while higher education groups could intensify their opposition. The broader impact may depend on whether the measure advances and how campuses respond.