US EditionTrump Administration Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January, State Department Official Says
The U.S. State Department revoked 85,000 visas since January, including over 8,000 students, citing offenses and political activities as part of expanded national security vetting.
- The US State Department announced that 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, reflecting the Trump administration's strict immigration policies.
- More than 8,000 revoked visas belonged to students, with driving under the influence and theft cited as key reasons.
- The revocations reflect a broader push for tightened immigration controls and monitoring, particularly targeting foreign nationals involved in content moderation.
- Secretary Rubio emphasized that the administration's actions aim to protect Americans and enhance national security, reinforcing the scrutiny of visa applicants.
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National HeraldUS revokes 85K visas, cites public-safety concerns
Washington: The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories this year, a senior State Department official said, describing the action as part of an intensified effort to protect American communities and enforce public-safety standards. “We’ve revoked 85,000 visas of all categories, including more than 8,000 students, which is more than double the numbers the year before,” said a State Department official in response to a qu…
The State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Under Trump.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas across all categories since January, according to a State Department official.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the State Department.WHEN & WHERE: The revocations date from late January to December 9, 2025.KEY QUOTE: “These are people who pose a direct threat to our communities’ safety, and we do not want t…
The Trump Administration has withdrawn 85,000 visas from all categories since its inauguration in January, a State Department official A Fox News reported Tuesday. According to the source, 8,000 student visas are among the revocations, and the total number represents more than twice the cancellations recorded in 2024.Read more]]>
U.S. revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules
The announcement was accompanied by an image of Trump with the words “Make America Safe Again,” reinforcing administration’s stance that stricter visa regulations are vital for national security
US revokes 85,000 visas amid sweeping immigration and security crackdown
The State Department says visa cancellations have surged as officials expand continuous vetting, tighten national-security reviews and target criminal offenses under the Trump administration’s latest immigration enforcement push.
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