Courts Block DHS

Universities, employers, and affected graduates quickly sue DHS, arguing that a $100,000 OPT work-permit fee is arbitrary, exceeds statutory authority, and conflicts with the June 2026 H-1B fee ruling. Given the recent judicial rejection of the parallel H-1B fee, courts are likely to slow or block the OPT threat before full implementation.

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