The federal government is expected to phase out the remaining Special Student Relief designations, which provide regulatory flexibility for international students from countries in crisis. Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration said no new countries have been added since January 2025, and 15 designations expired without renewal. The last remaining designation—covering Lebanon—was set to expire May 27, removing the safety-net flexibilities such as full-course-load requirements for eligible F-1 students. For U.S. campuses, the impact is operational and compliance-driven: international student support offices may need to respond quickly to new enrollment and reporting expectations for students whose circumstances were previously accommodated.