New CPT Rules and OPT Fees in the US: What's Known as of October 2026
DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for a student's first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for each later one. Here's where the CPT lawsuit and OPT fee rule stand as of October 2026.
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DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for a student's first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for each later one. Here's where the CPT lawsuit and OPT fee rule stand as of October 2026.
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