Could working in the US after graduation get costlier? New OPT $100,000 fee proposal reaches White House for review
The Trump administration's DHS has submitted a proposal to adjust Optional Practical Training fees for international students.
The Department of Homeland Security has sent a proposal to the White House for review, which could potentially impose a new $100,000 fee on international students working in the United States after graduation through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. The proposal, obtained by Bloomberg Law, remains under review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs before any final decision can be made.
OPT allows eligible F-1 students to gain temporary employment authorization related to their field of study, and many graduates hope to use it as a stepping stone to H-1B status. A significant fee could impact both international graduates and US employers who rely on the program to recruit early-career workers.
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