New Delhi, July 31 -- WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to remain and work in the United States after graduating from American universities, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

whether the fee would be paid by the students themselves or by the companies that hire them. A White House official said there was no imminent policy change but did not deny the proposal was under consideration. No timeline for a decision was provided.

If implemented, the fee would apply under the optional practical training program, known as OPT, which allows foreign graduates of American universities to work on student visas for one to th...