International students are a major economic engine for the United States, contributing nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy and supporting approximately 400,000 American jobs during the 2023-2024 academic year. They frequently pay full tuition at U.S. universities, helping to subsidize American students’ tuition. International students have an immense impact outside of economics as well, contributing to cross-cultural understanding, introducing global viewpoints in the classroom, and filling essential roles in STEM fields. The current Administration’s hostile posture towards international students threatens to undermine these crucial contributions, with significant implications for our economy, our universities, and Department of State (DOS) efficiency.