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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Foreign Students Seeking Work Permits Now Have Fast-Track Option - Bloomberg Law

International students seeking employment authorization in the US can apply to fast-track pending work applications beginning this month, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced.

The premium processing option will be available to F-1 student visa holders applying for Optional Practical Training, which allows them to work for US employers after graduation for up to three years. Paying an additional $1,500 will allow them to have their work permit application fast-tracked, the agency said Monday.

Beginning in April, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for newly filed work employment authorization documents. Expanded premium processing options were among several measures USCIS announced ...

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