<h1>International Students Face Unprecedented Challenges as Immigration Policies Create Barriers to Academic and Professional Opportunities</h1> Foreign students in the US are experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty due to shifting immigration policies. Despite previous promises to welcome international talent, recent administrative actions have created a hostile environment. Students report feeling targeted, with many reconsidering their plans to study and work in the country. The policies have induced fear, disrupted academic pursuits, and prompted some to consider leaving, fundamentally challenging their American aspirations.