10/08/2026
PROPOSED RULE. NOT YET IN EFFECT.
DHS is proposing a $70,000 fee for initial F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendations and $30,000 for subsequent recommendations, including STEM OPT extensions.
If finalized, this proposal could significantly impact international students seeking employment authorization in the United States.
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