Recently, the US government has abruptly revoked a significant number of international student visas, particularly impacting doctoral candidates and researchers in the field of AI. This action has the potential to severely hinder the advancement of AI academia in the United States, prompting many leading scholars to contemplate leaving the country. This exodus, sparked by the visa revocations, is causing ripples across academia. The policy has impacted numerous universities, resulting in the cancellation of thousands of student visas due to reasons ranging from minor infractions to systemic errors. In response, a coalition of students has successfully sued the Trump administration, securing a temporary injunction to safeguard their interests. Statistics reveal that international students contribute over $43.8 billion annually to the US economy and support 378,000 jobs, indicating that their departure would have far-reaching consequences for both the technology sector and the broader economy.