NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Rule Changes

Opposes the fee; warned it would drive students from U.S. universities

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule on October 7 that would charge schools $70,000 per international student before their first Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation, plus $30,000 for each later recommendation. Students now pay a $520 application fee. OPT lets F-1 students work in jobs related to their field.

Updated Oct 28