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  2. Year: 2026
  3. Month: October

Month: October 2026

Proposed Rule Change to Collect OPT/STEM Fees

Posted on October 14, 2026

The following message was sent to F-1 students on 14 October 2026. On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule titled Optional Practical Training Fees. The proposed rule …

Posted in Career Planning, Employment, Immigration News, Immigration Updates, Main Page Announcements

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Lawsuit

Posted on October 7, 2026

This content was last reviewed and updated on October 7, 2026. On October 5, 2026, a lawsuit was filed against U.S. government by a group of higher education organizations. ISS continues to monitor the CPT …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Students

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