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  <title><![CDATA[OIE Implements Practical Training Fee (PTF)]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The Office of International Education at Georgia Tech will collect a $35 PTF fee each time an international undergraduate or graduate student holding an F or J student visa receives practical training benefits in the form of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Academic Training (AT). The fee applies to a CPT, OPT or AT authorization with a start date after the summer 2017 semester. Applications submitted to the OIE for review after June 15, 2017 and related to a period of practical training starting after the summer 2017 semester will be required to show evidence of PTF payment.</p>

<p>For more information about the PTF, please visit OIE&#39;s website:&nbsp;<a href="https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/ptf">https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/ptf</a></p>
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