Colleges and universities are reporting strains on international student enrollment amid restrictive U.S. visa and immigration policies. NAFSA and campus leaders warn that changes—such as pauses in visa interviews and broader policy signals—have depressed new international applications and matriculation, with some institutions registering double-digit drops among incoming international students. Small and specialized campuses that rely heavily on overseas recruitment are most exposed; administrators say revenue and program planning have already been affected. Institutions are responding by diversifying recruitment markets, offering flexible start dates, and increasing student support to offset perception and access barriers tied to current immigration enforcement and visa processing timelines.