Now, after ending legal protections for young immigrants, snubbing immigrant entrepreneurs and posturing against H-1B spouses, will the Trump administration place work authorization for international students next on the menu? Universities (2015)FIELD PERCENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PERCENT OF U.S. STUDENTS Electrical Engineering 81% 19% Computer Science 79% 21%Source: National Science Foundation, Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates, National Foundation for American Policy calculations. The rule allows international students in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields to work 3 years after graduation – an additional 2 years beyond the 12 months of work authorization allowed under Optional Practical Training for all foreign students. The U.S. government has permitted international students to work post-graduation since 1947. In 2008, the Bush administration extended OPT an additional 17 months (or 29 months total) for international students in STEM fields.

Source: Forbes October 15, 2017 04:07 UTC