The role of community colleges in facilitating global talent mobility: A comparative policy and economic analysis

International talent mobility functions as a fundamental requirement which enables global economic development between countries. The research examines international talent mobility by assessing various policy frameworks and their resulting economic impacts. The open-access educational system of community colleges together with their cost-effective programs.  The focus on workforce training creates essential pathways for students to enter higher education which helps people gain skills and find jobs in their field. The study examines existing studies to demonstrate how community colleges enable international student mobility through their transfer pathways and vocational training programs. Also, national policies that integrate immigration regulations with financial systems and institutional strategies affect international students. The maintenance of unified educational and immigration systems demonstrates greater success with their community colleges’ student mobility. Community colleges create economic advantages that stem from their international student spending and their long-term productivity. The organization faces multiple challenges which include misaligned policies and limited international access for some individuals. The full potential of community colleges as global talent flow support systems remains constrained by these barriers. The study shows that international student development requires institutions and build their operational strengths and create fair student access pathways.