Federal Government Proposes Significant Fees for International Students' Post-Graduation Work and Seeks Expedited Appeal on Time Limits

The federal government has proposed substantial fees for international students seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation, including a $70,000 fee for F-1 students pursuing optional practical training and $30,000 for STEM OPT extensions. This move has drawn criticism from higher education groups, who argue the method used was illegal. Concurrently, the U.S. government is seeking an expedited appeal against a court order that halted new time limits for international students, while higher education groups are pushing for a final judgment on the contested policy.