State Department says visa revocations exceed 300,000

The State Department said on October 20 that more than 300,000 visas had been revoked since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, a total the department says represents the fastest pace under any U.S. administration. The figure marks an increase from more than 175,000 revocations reported on August 10. The department also reported about 250,000 last month. Those totals were announced by the administration; the supplied information does not include an independently audited count or the historical data behind its comparison of administrations. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the revocations involved foreign nationals accused of breaking the law, committing fraud or undermining national security. The department has cited criminal activity, threats to public safety, immigration violations and misrepresentation as grounds for action. It said at least 4,000 revocations were connected to people accused of participating in or facilitating birth tourism. The department has not disclosed the nationalities of those whose visas were revoked. Its reported 2025 breakdown included about 25 assault-related cases, 22 involving driving under the influence,...