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US Plans $100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Seeking Post-Study Work Permits
Times of India·Saturday, 1 August 2026
The US government is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for foreign students who want to work in the US after graduation through the Optional Practical Training programme. This follows a significant H-1B visa fee hike already imposed on sponsoring companies. Indian engineers, who dominate H-1B approvals, would be among the most affected.
Why It Matters
Thousands of Indian students and graduates depend on OPT and H-1B pathways to build careers in the US — a $100,000 fee would make that route unaffordable for most.
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