The Trump administration expanded entry restrictions to 39 countries, blocking or limiting F and J visas that many international students and scholars use to study and teach in the U.S., prompting immediate concern among university admissions and international education groups. NAFSA and the Presidents’ Alliance said the proclamation will constrict the global talent pipeline and damage research and classroom diversity. Separately, a coalition of 20 state attorneys general filed suit challenging President Trump’s proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visas. The complaint, led by California and Massachusetts, argues the fee is arbitrary, exceeds DHS authority, and will undermine public colleges, hospitals and K‑12 systems that rely on skilled foreign workers for bilingual teaching and specialized roles. H‑1B visa policy affects campus hiring for research, clinical instruction, and technical positions. College leaders warned the combined travel and fee actions will exacerbate enrollment declines and staffing shortages already pressuring institutional budgets, saying litigation and federal oversight disputes could unfold through 2026.