Proposed US$100,000 OPT Visa Fee Could Reshape Global Education Travel
A reported proposal for a US$100,000 OPT visa fee under internal consideration could impact international student numbers and long-haul aviation demand.
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A reported proposal for a US$100,000 OPT visa fee under internal consideration could impact international student numbers and long-haul aviation demand.
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