Optional Practical Training Fees

16 organizations filed 16 public comments on Optional Practical Training Fees, at the Immigration & Customs Enforcement. The comment window closes Dec 8, 2026.

Abstract

This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F–1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution: $70,000 for initial OPT; and $30,000 for any subsequent OPT.

Commenters (16)

• American Anthropological Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Auburn University at Montgomeryunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Florida State Universityunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Kansas City Universityunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Northpoint Universityunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Union Presbyterian Seminaryunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Universityunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of ALabamaunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Alabama in Huntsvilleunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Chicago The Booth School of Businessunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Mississippiunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Pittburghunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of South Alabamaunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• University of Texas at Dallasunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Westcliff universityunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%