Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
Universities paused some Curricular Practical Training applications as federal officials warned schools could lose certification if they fail to follow new guidance.
- New federal guidance issued August 24 restricts Curricular Practical Training to internships required for all students, with colleges risking certification loss for non-compliance.
- The Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Program initiated this crackdown after observing a rise in CPT authorizations that appeared to violate regulatory requirements emphasizing that internships must be an integral part of an established curriculum.
- Universities, including Berkeley and UCLA, paused certain work authorization applications while reviewing federal guidance, as Purdue University Spokesperson Trevor Peters stated the school must follow regulations despite student concerns.
- Schools are directing students toward Optional Practical Training , though this alternative requires filing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, costing $400 for normal processing and more than $2,000 for expedited service.
- Separately, the Justice Department alleged Thursday that George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services admissions practices favored Black and Hispanic applicants, reflecting President Trump's broader targeting of universities through diversity probes.
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The Trump administration is trying to limit the granting of work permits for internships of foreign students in the U.S. and threatens to sanction universities that do not comply with federal rules. Following a memo from authorities, some important institutions, including UCLA and the University of California in Berkeley, have already suspended the settlement of certain applications.
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The Donald Trump administration has warned universities across the United States to tighten its approval process for international student internships, stating that violations of regulations could result in the revocation of their right to accept international students.
Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
President Donald Trump's administration has issued a memo for universities that seeks to restrict issuance of certain internship work authorizations for international students as the federal government warned that colleges not complying with the regulations may lose certification to enroll foreign students.
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