DHS Proposes Substantial Fees for International Student Optional Practical Training

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed new rules requiring Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools to pay a $70,000 fee for a student's first Optional Practical Training recommendation, plus $30,000 for subsequent ones. This proposal, open for a 30-day comment period, aims to deter international students from working in the U.S. and is expected to face legal challenges.