India, July 31 -- The Trump administration is considering a proposal that would mandate international students to pay a fee of $100,000 to engage in a program that permits them to work in the United States following their graduation from an American university, as reported by sources knowledgeable about the discussions.

This action could significantly diminish the attractiveness of obtaining higher education in the US for foreign students.

If enacted, the proposal would enhance President Donald Trump's initiatives to limit legal immigration, simultaneously presenting new difficulties for universities and employers that significantly depend on international graduates.

Several colleges rely on foreign students for their tuition revenue, ...