US proposes USD 70,000 OPT fee, raising worries for Indian students[1]
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee for international students, $30,000 for renewals[2]
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What is confirmed
US proposes USD 70,000 OPT fee, raising worries for Indian students[1]
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee for international students, $30,000 for renewals[2]
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This brief cites 2 reports from 2 sources (India Today | Latest Stories, Business Line - Home) under 2 separate ownership groups. Sources under separate ownership are less likely to repeat the same reporting error. Cited Current publishes a template brief only when an event is corroborated by at least 2 independently owned sources or by an official or wire report.[1][2]
First detected October 7, 2026 at 18:03 UTC; the earliest cited report was published October 7, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. All times are UTC.[1][2]
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