DHS proposes OPT fees: $70,000 for first recommendation, $30,000 for each subsequent one
Key points
- A proposed DHS rule would require schools to pay $70,000 for an F-1 student's first OPT recommendation
- Each subsequent recommendation, including STEM OPT extensions, would cost $30,000
- The proposal is not currently in effect
Per WR Immigration, a proposed DHS rule would require schools to pay $70,000 for an F-1 student's first OPT recommendation, covering pre- and post-completion OPT, and $30,000 for each subsequent recommendation, including STEM OPT extensions. The proposal is not currently in effect.
What employers should do
- Schools that enroll F-1 students should assess the proposal's impact on OPT recommendation costs
- Employers that hire OPT workers can monitor the final rule's publication and effective date
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Schools enrolling F-1 students and employers hiring OPT workers
- Official source
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Original report: WR Immigration ↗AI-assisted brief; may contain inaccuracies. Rely on the original reports and official documents. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.