US OPT Fee Proposal Completes White House Review, Awaiting Publication
The US Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement submitted a proposed rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) fees to the White House's regulatory office, which completed its review on September 11, 2026. The proposal, still at the proposed-rule stage, has not yet been published or finalized, and no new OPT fee has been imposed. The proposal's details, including the fee amount and implementation timeline, will be disclosed upon publication. This development is significant for international students, especially Indians, who use OPT to work in the US after graduation.
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 (50/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 13 Sept, 05:01 am. Other outlets followed.