U.S. Department of Homeland Security

More than 200,000 people paid $100,000 H-1B visa fee to process applications faster

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Hindustan Times News

Homeland Security Secretary Markeayne Mullin said Tuesday that more than 200,000 people have chosen to pay the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee to have their applications processed more quickly. Mullin told a Senate hearing related to his department that for an additional fee, applicants’ applications could be processed in about 15 days. The remaining approximately … Read more

Opt: ‘A huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows U.S. reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely to be most affected

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Opt: 'A huge blow to Indian students': DHS letter shows U.S. reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely to be most affected

A January 9, 2026 letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that the government is officially re-evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a post-graduation job benefit used by international students on F-1 visas, including a large number from India. This review may affect the length of OPT and whether the program … Read more