A newly proposed U.S. visa regulation is raising alarms across the higher education community. The rule could significantly restrict international students’ ability to enter and remain in the country for academic purposes. University associations and education advocates argue that such restrictions would damage America’s competitiveness, reduce cultural diversity on campuses, and weaken the global talent pipeline. They are urging policymakers to reconsider and withdraw the proposal, emphasizing that international students contribute not only academically but also economically and socially to U.S. institutions.

