Proposed rulesDocument number 2026-20660New
Optional Practical Training Fees
This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F-1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution: $70,000 for initial OPT; and $30,000 for any subsequent OPT.
From Federal Register — all agencies (federalregister.gov). First seen Oct 10, 2026.
Details
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026Find in source ↗
- Agency
- Homeland Security DepartmentFind in source ↗
- Comments close
- Nov 9, 2026Find in source ↗
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).Find in source ↗
- Dates statement
- Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2026. Information collection comment period: Comments on the information collection described in the Paperwork Reduction Act section below must be received by December 7, 2026.Find in source ↗
- CFR parts affected
- 8 CFR 214 Find in source ↗
- Dockets
- DHS Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100Find in source ↗
- RINs
- 1653-AB01Find in source ↗
- Citation
- 91 FR 64566Find in source ↗
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Aliens; Cultural exchange programs; Employment; Foreign officials; Health professions; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; StudentsFind in source ↗
- Official PDF
- govinfo.gov
History
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