The Trump administration has revoked thousands of student visas and pushed stricter immigration enforcement while several Republican lawmakers and advisors are campaigning to curtail or end Optional Practical Training (OPT). The Department of State reported roughly 8,000 student visas revoked since the start of the administration’s second term, and advocacy in Congress targets OPT as an alleged vector for labor substitution. MBA programs and STEM departments that rely on OPT for international graduates to gain post‑degree work experience face material enrollment and career‑services disruption. Universities are weighing recruitment strategies, employer partnerships, and alternative pathways for international candidates if federal policy tightens. Colleges and employers should prepare contingency plans: strengthen domestic hiring pipelines, expand on‑campus employment, and create clearer communication for admitted international students about visa risk and labor‑market options. Clarification: OPT (Optional Practical Training) allows F‑1 students temporary work authorization in the U.S. after degree completion; policy changes to OPT would directly affect MBA ROI and graduate employment outcomes.