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The US Administration's new proposed $100,000 tax on Optional Practical Training (int'l students who stay to work) was published this morning—> public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-20660.pdf I analyze the effects of this OPT tax in my new paper at @iza.org —> www.iza.org/publications...

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Michael Clemens

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The US President's new proposal to tax international students has been approved by the White House for release this week. It's an unprecedented $100,000 tax on int'l grads who stay to work after graduation on Optional Practical Training (most grads do), a crucial bridge to remaining by any channel.