US Proposes OPT Fees and Faces Lawsuit Over CPT Rules for International Students
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule imposing a $70,000 fee on F-1 international students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT), with subsequent OPT periods costing $30,000 each. This proposal is under review and not yet finalized. Meanwhile, four US higher education organizations have filed a lawsuit to challenge stricter interpretations of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) rules, arguing these changes disrupt internships and create uncertainty for universities. A court hearing is scheduled for November 6 to consider pausing the CPT changes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 16 Oct, 01:42 pm. Other outlets followed.