Trump's Immigration Plans Cause Anxiety for International and Undocumented Students

U.S. colleges brace for potential policy shifts as President-elect Trump prepares mass deportation measures and visa restrictions.

Colleges are advising international students and faculty to return to the U.S. early to avoid potential travel disruptions after Trump takes office on January 20.
Trump's proposed policies include mass deportations, restrictions on student visas, and ending federal loans for colleges supporting undocumented students.
Higher education leaders fear a decline in international enrollment, which could harm finances and innovation at U.S. institutions.
Legal and advocacy groups are working to help undocumented students secure protected immigration statuses and prepare for potential detentions.
Students and scholars express heightened stress and uncertainty, recalling the travel bans and visa restrictions from Trump's first term.