Using neoracism (Lee & Rice, 2007) as a theoretical framework, this study explored international students' experiences, challenges, and perceptions of racism and racial discrimination during COVID-19 in the U.S. By conducting three virtual focus group interviews with 18 international students in total, we identified three key themes that encapsulated participants' challenges and experiences of perceived racism: perceptions of racism--explicit discrimination and fear of threats, feelings of being unwelcome and unsafe, and two faces of quarantine--navigating tensions of relief and isolation. Implications for research and practice to support international students are discussed.