DHS proposes $70K fee for international student work program - POLITICO

Under the proposal, schools would have to pay a $70,000 fee for each student seeking Optional Practical Training, known as OPT, and $30,000 for applications for program extensions. That represents a sharp increase from the current fee of around $500, which international students have historically paid themselves…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/07/dhs-fees-international-student-work-program-01110012