As the fall semester begins, U.S. colleges and universities are witnessing a substantial drop in international student enrollment, with reports indicating a decline of up to 50% in students from India. This situation is exacerbated by ongoing visa issues and immigration crackdowns, particularly in states like Texas. Educational institutions are concerned about the long-term implications of this trend, which could lead to a revenue loss of approximately $7 billion and jeopardize around 60,000 jobs within the economy. Although some international students have managed to arrive on campus after a difficult summer, the overall landscape of student mobility is shifting dramatically, raising alarms about the future of higher education in the U.S.