Two U.S. immigration developments are drawing attention from international students and employment-based green-card applicants as of 12 October 2026. Based on the supplied update, no new final rule or policy reversal has been verified.
1. Proposed OPT Fees for International Students
However, these amounts have not been verified as final, payable fees, and no effective date has been established. Students should not treat them as current OPT charges.
If implemented, the proposal could affect F-1 students, OPT and STEM OPT applicants, universities, and employers hiring international graduates.
2. PERM Processing Restrictions for Eight Technology Companies
Restrictions reportedly announced on 8 October 2026 concerning PERM processing for eight technology companies may affect certain employer-sponsored green-card cases.
The supplied update does not establish any reversal, expansion or new implementation date. These restrictions should not be interpreted as a blanket cancellation of H-1B visas or all U.S. employment-based green-card applications.
Important Points
OPT fees: Reported proposed amounts; final status and effective date require official verification.
PERM restrictions: Affected applicants should confirm their individual case status with their employer and immigration counsel.
Who may be affected: F-1 students, OPT/STEM OPT applicants and employment-based green-card applicants connected to affected employers.
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