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DHS Proposes New OPT Fees: What It Means For F-1 Students, Schools, Employers
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial Optional Practical Training periods and $30,000 for subsequent periods including STEM extensions, with schools bearing the direct cost burden. The proposal aims to combat fraud and abuse within the OPT program while protecting U.S. workers, but could significantly impact international student hiring strategies and the availability of OPT talent for employers.
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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DHS Continues Work Authorization For Ukrainian, Sudanese TPS Beneficiaries; I-9 Guidance Remains Unclear
The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A New Price Tag On OPT? DHS Proposes Unprecedented Fees For F-1 Practical Training
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial OPT recommendations and $30,000 for second-year extensions on educational institutions, potentially reshaping how international students, universities, and employers participate in the Optional Practical Training program. While framed as a fraud prevention measure, the proposal raises critical questions about workforce access, cost allocation...
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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DHS Continues Work Authorization For Ukrainian, Sudanese TPS Beneficiaries; I-9 Guidance Remains Unclear
The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A New Price Tag On OPT? DHS Proposes Unprecedented Fees For F-1 Practical Training
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial OPT recommendations and $30,000 for second-year extensions on educational institutions, potentially reshaping how international students, universities, and employers participate in the Optional Practical Training program. While framed as a fraud prevention measure, the proposal raises critical questions about workforce access, cost allocation...
United States Immigration
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Forms, Fines, And Functionality: What ICE’s Latest I-9 Inspection Update Means For Employers
ICE has updated its Form I-9 inspection guidance for the second time in 2026, introducing a new notice for expired work authorization and clarifying penalty calculations. The update provides critical insight into audit procedures, electronic system requirements, and the stricter enforcement framework that reclassified common Form I-9 errors from technical to substantive violations.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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New EB-5 Fee Rule Raises Investor, Regional Center Filing Fees
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized sweeping changes to EB-5 program fees, with increases exceeding 140% for regional center designations and project applications, while introducing a new pathway for legacy investors affected by terminations. The rule, effective November 30, 2026, restructures the entire fee framework to recover full program costs and meet statutory processing goals...
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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EB-5 Filing Fees Nearly Double: What Investors Must Know Before November 30, 2026
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program faces significant fee increases effective November 30, 2026, with filing costs nearly doubling for investors seeking U.S. permanent residence through qualifying investments. Following the Moody v. Noem court decision that required a program-specific fee study, the Department of Homeland Security has established a new fee schedule that will impact both direct investors and those participating through EB-5 Regional Centers.
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DHS Proposes New OPT Fees: What It Means For F-1 Students, Schools, Employers
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial Optional Practical Training periods and $30,000 for subsequent periods including STEM extensions, with schools bearing the direct cost burden. The proposal aims to combat fraud and abuse within the OPT program while protecting U.S. workers, but could significantly impact international student hiring strategies and the availability of OPT talent for employers.
United States Immigration
JL
Jackson Lewis P.C.
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DHS Continues Work Authorization For Ukrainian, Sudanese TPS Beneficiaries; I-9 Guidance Remains Unclear
The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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