politics Washington, United States
DHS proposes fees for international students in work program
70,000USD
The initial fee proposed for each student's OPT application is $70000.
The Department of Homeland Security proposed requiring schools to pay a $70,000 fee for each international student’s initial OPT application and $30,000 for each renewal. The proposal is open to public comment for 60 days.
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The Department of Homeland Security proposed a fee for international students seeking to work in the United States.
“The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States”
- 70,000USD
The initial fee proposed for each student's OPT application is $70000.
“Schools would be required to pay the $70,000 for each new student's initial application to the program”
- 30,000USD
The renewal fee proposed for each student's OPT participation is $30000.
“and a $30,000 fee for each renewal”