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What happens when the world’s most sought-after education destination becomes more difficult for international students to enter? For decades, the United States has been the world’s nexus for higher education, drawing in more than a million international students each year (Institute of International Education, 2024). Families in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe have long sought out opportunities with U.S. universities for the myriad benefits they confer. Students gain