NewzVille International
The U.S. State Department said that it has cancelled more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year.
The extent of the revocations reflects the broad immigration crackdown initiated when Trump returned to the White House last year, deporting an unprecedented number of migrants, including some who held valid visas.
The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening.
State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the four leading causes for revocations were overstays, driving under the influence, assault, and theft. The revocations marked a 150% increase from 2024, he added.
The State Department has also launched a Continuous Vetting Center aimed at ensuring all foreign nationals on American soil comply with U.S. laws — and that the visas of those who pose a threat to American citizens are swiftly revoked.
