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Trump administration proposes huge OPT fee hike from $500 to $70,000 for F-1 students seeking to work in US
Mint
October 7, 2026
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Under the proposal, F-1 students would have to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training through OPT, while any additional work training would carry a fee of $30,000, according to a government notice posted online on Wednesday.
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