Education
US Proposes $70,000 Fee for First-Time OPT International Student Participation
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee on educational institutions for first-time international student participation in the OPT programme.
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Subsequent renewals under the Optional Practical Training programme would require a fee of $30,000 per student.
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The proposal aims to curb fraud and abuse in the programme, and will remain open for public comments for 60 days.