Tagged “OPT”
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DHS Ends the Automatic Extension of Work Permits (EADs) for Renewal Applicants in Certain Categories
Today (10/14/2026) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule ending the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for a large portion of renewal applicants. If your EAD renewal was filed on or after October …
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DHS Proposes a $70,000 OPT Fee ($100,000 for STEM Graduates): What Students, Schools, and Employers Need to Know
On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the text of a proposed rule that would impose new fees on Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students. The rule is scheduled for official publication …
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The Proposed OPT Fee for F-1 Students: What Is Real, and What Is Not (Yet)
Update: October 7, 2026 DHS has now released the text of its proposed OPT fee rule. The proposal sets a $70,000 fee for initial OPT and a $30,000 fee for each later OPT authorization, including the STEM OPT …
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A Week Out: The End of "Duration of Status" for F-1 Students - What to Know Before September 15, 2026
Update – September 15, 2026 This rule has been paused. On September 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts postponed its effective date under Section 705 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and enjoined …
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