Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:25am on 27 Sep 2025,Saturday International
Following the U.S. government’s sharp increase in H-1B visa application fees to USD 100,000 for new applicants, Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urged the Department of Homeland Security to stop issuing work authorizations to student visa holders. He argued that these permits allow foreign students to “compete against Americans,” violate law, and pose risks of technology espionage. The request targets programs such as OPT (Optional Practical Training), threatening a key pathway for international graduates, especially from India, to gain U.S. work experience.
