Lead: The Trump administration has tightened visa enforcement and lawmakers are pressing to curb post‑study work pathways—creating an immediate threat to international enrollments and graduate‑level employment plans. The State Department reported 8,000 student visas revoked since the start of the administration’s second term, and a separate congressional push is pressing the White House to eliminate Optional Practical Training (OPT). What happened: The State Department disclosed thousands of student‑visa revocations, saying many were tied to criminal offenses; meanwhile 13 conservative House members urged White House advisors to end OPT, arguing it displaces U.S. workers. Who’s involved: U.S. Department of State, House Republicans, university admissions and career offices, international students and employers. Why it matters: Revocations and a threatened OPT ban would shrink the U.S. talent pipeline, reduce MBA and STEM enrollment incentives, and undercut the labor‑market return that many institutions use to market graduate programs. Career‑services offices, international student services and finance teams must model enrollment and revenue impacts now.