Two new datasets show a sharp decline in new international students at U.S. institutions this fall, driven largely by visa delays and restrictive federal policy. NAFSA and the Institute of International Education report double-digit drops in new undergraduate and graduate enrollments, while universities in Asia and Europe make gains. NAFSA’s survey found average declines of 6% for new bachelor’s and 19% for new master’s students across surveyed U.S. colleges; the Open Doors report recorded a 17% fall in new international enrollments overall. Campus leaders cite consular delays, visa revocations and heightened government scrutiny as primary barriers. Institutions are responding by diversifying recruitment markets, expanding online offerings, and lobbying for clearer visa processes to stabilize revenue streams and research talent pipelines.