Shifting Landscape: U.S. Immigration Policies, International Student Mobility, and the Future of U.S

For generations, a U.S. education has been the gold standard, a gateway to opportunity. But a wave of restrictive, "America First" immigration policies during the Trump era shattered that promise, creating a climate of fear and legal precarity for international students. This book covers some of the consequences: a "chilling effect" that repelled the world's brightest minds and a "great diversion" of students to proactive competitor nations like Canada and Germany.

Inside, you will discover:

• A detailed breakdown of the visa policies (F-1, OPT, H-1B) that created an "uncertainty machine" for students and employers.

• Data-driven analysis showing the dramatic shift of Indian and Chinese students to other countries.

• A stark look at the lived experiences of students who faced rising hate crimes and a hostile environment.

• An urgent analysis of how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the job market, making the retention of high-skilled immigrant talent a matter of national security.

Following the timeless advice of Wayne Gretzky to "skate to where the puck is going," this book is an indispensable resource for students, families, university leaders, and policymakers. It provides a clear-eyed assessment of the risks and opportunities in a world where the competition for talent is truly global.