Optional Practical Training Fees
Public comments are open until Nov 9, 2026.
This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F-1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution: $70,000 for initial OPT; and $30,000 for any subsequent OPT.
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- Oct 8, 2026
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Optional Practical Training Fees
Homeland Security Department
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