New Immigration Restrictions and Fees Pose Hurdles for International Students

International students are facing increased challenges this fall due to new immigration restrictions, including the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) elimination of the 'duration of status' policy, which previously allowed students to remain in the U.S. as long as they maintained their status. Additionally, DHS is proposing a new $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions, though colleges and universities, along with nonprofit research organizations, would be exempt. These changes come amidst a decline in international student applications and are expected to significantly impact international student enrollment and the recruitment of international faculty and researchers.