The Trump administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since taking office on 20th of January according to a senior U.S. State Department official. The cancellations were linked to a range of offenses including driving under the influence, assault, and theft.
The large-scale revocations, first reported by the Washington Examiner, reflect a wider immigration crackdown launched under President Trump, which has led to the deportation of thousands of migrants — including some with valid visas.
According to the official, about 16,000 visas were revoked over DUI offenses, 12,000 for assault, and 8,000 for theft, accounting for nearly half of all cancellations this year.
The administration has also enforced stricter visa policies, including enhanced social media vetting and expanded background checks. In addition, over 6,000 student visas have been revoked for overstaying or breaking U.S. laws, with a few linked to alleged “support for terrorism.”
State Department directives have instructed diplomats abroad to closely scrutinize applicants with political activism or ties Washington deems hostile to U.S. interests.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that hundreds — possibly thousands — of visas have also been revoked for individuals whose activities contradict U.S. foreign policy, including students accused of supporting Palestinians or criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
