What happened: reported $100,000 fee linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee tied to visas for international students who enter the United States and then work after graduation. The reported fee idea is linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is a work authorisation/extension connected to F-1 student status.
Background: court strike-down of a similar $100,000 fee plan for H-1B visas
The reported OPT-linked $100,000 fee idea is described as following a U.S. court decision that struck down a similar $100,000 fee plan for H-1B visas. H-1B is a U.S. work visa category used by employers for specialised work.
What changed now: shift of focus from H-1B fee to OPT-linked fee
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