Over 1,100 international students have lost legal status in a recent crackdown, with many unsure why they were targeted. Some are winning temporary court rulings to stay, as lawyers argue the government lacks legal grounds.

Federal student loan collections for more than 5 million borrowers in default will resume on May 5, ending a pause that began during the pandemic.

U.S. colleges are facing uncertainty about international enrollment due to visa cancellations and federal pressure. Schools risk losing funding and the ability to host international students, even though they enrolled a record 1.1 million last year.