But university leaders expect fewer students from other countries this fall as visa uncertainty and changing federal immigration policies create doubt among prospective students. He noted that limitary visa rules hit rural states like South Dakota just as severely as major technology hubs. Linke said SDSU expects fewer international students this fall than in previous years, reflecting nationwide suspense surrounding federal immigration policies. Comparable increases occurred at the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and the remaining public universities. DonateWhile state labor data highlights broad industry trends, individual businesses demonstrate how deep the reliance on international labor runs.