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Education

US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, may deter Indian students from studying there

Reported by The Economic Times 10 Oct 2026, 6:23 pm IST 1 min read

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The US Department of Homeland Security has put forth a hefty fee proposal for Optional Practical Training applications, causing Indian students to reevaluate their plans to study in the US. With rising costs and visa issues at play, many are postponing their postgraduate ambitions and exploring other educational opportunities abroad, leading to a stark drop in applications to US institutions.

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Section: Education
First reported by: The Economic Times
Reporter: prachi verma
Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 6:23 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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