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US Visa Rules for MBA and Master's: F-1, OPT, H-1B (2026)

F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and H-1B rules for MBA and Master's applicants. Updated August 2026: wage-weighted lottery, fixed Duration of Status, $100K fee vacated

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