Politics Trump’s $100,000 price tag risks killing foreign graduate talent pipeline Department of Homeland Security claims new fees proposal will protect American workers. Universities fear it will drive talent elsewhere iStock.com/Funkey Factory Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 08 October 2026 President Trump wants to charge universities six-figure sums to put foreign graduates on the path to working in America, raising fresh questions over whether his administration is protecting Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits US bill wants to end work permits for foreign students Politics MAGA’s war on foreign students won’t end well for US businesses Recruitment South Korea leans on international students to fill labour market gaps Visas Student sponsorship rules “potentially devasting” for UK universities