On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would impose significant new fees on schools recommending F-1 students for Optional Practical Training (OPT). DHS proposes a $70,000 fee for an initial OPT recommendation and a $30,000 fee for the
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