the U.S. State Department announced a major milestone in President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration enforcement: more than 100,000 visas have been revoked since Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025.
This figure sets an all-time record, marking a 150% increase from the approximately 40,000 revocations in 2024 under the previous administration.The revocations primarily target non-immigrant visas, with the majority involving business and tourist travelers who overstayed their authorized period.
Leading causes include offenses such as driving under the influence (DUI), assault, theft, and other criminal encounters with law enforcement.
Key breakdowns include:8,000 student visas revoked, some linked to drug possession/distribution or other violations.
2,500 specialized visas (e.g., work-related categories) pulled for individuals with criminal activity records.
The State Department emphasized this as part of a broader push to protect national security and public safety. In an official post on X, they stated:
“The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity. We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.”This aggressive enforcement aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda, including the launch of a Continuous Vetting Center to monitor foreign nationals in the U.S. and swiftly revoke visas for those posing threats.
Officials highlight that visas are a privilege, not a right, and the policy reflects strict adherence to U.S. laws.While supporters praise the moves as essential for law and order, critics raise concerns about potential overreach, humanitarian impacts, and effects on international education and skilled workers.
The surge follows earlier reports of tens of thousands of revocations by late 2025.As the administration ramps up deportations and vetting, affected individuals and institutions should check official State Department and DHS updates for the latest guidance. This is a fast-evolving story in U.S. immigration policy.
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