What happened: DHS evaluates a $100,000 fee linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is evaluating a plan to impose a $100,000 fee on visas issued to international students who want to work in the United States after completing studies at American universities. The plan focuses on Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows foreign graduates to work temporarily in fields related to their education.
Background: a court struck down a similar $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
A court decision struck down a similar $100,000 fee proposal connected to H-1B visas. H-1B visas are U.S. work visas that allow employers to hire skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations.
What changed now: DHS is evaluating OPT-linked fees, but no final policy exists
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