Legal and policy moves this week underscore new immigration pressures for colleges and employers. Twenty state attorneys general filed suit to overturn the administration’s $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visas, arguing the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority and that the levy will cripple public colleges, hospitals and school districts that rely on skilled foreign hires. Separately, the White House expanded travel restrictions to 20 additional countries—including Nigeria—raising immediate concerns at international student offices and prompting universities to warn incoming applicants about potential visa complications. Together, the lawsuits and expanded bans foreshadow constrained faculty and student mobility and add urgency to institutions’ contingency planning for staffing and enrollment.