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Trump administration proposes huge OPT fee hike from $500 to $70,000 for F-1 students seeking to work in US

Under the proposal, F-1 students would have to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training through OPT, while any additional work training would carry a fee of $30,000, according to a government notice posted online on Wednesday.

Livemint 7/10/2026, 11:54:27 pm IST

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