U.S. Revokes Over 100,000 Visas in Enforcement Push

The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, targeting foreign nationals with records of criminal activity as part of an intensified immigration enforcement effort.

The revocations, detailed in a post on the social media platform X, include approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized work visas. Officials stated that the majority stemmed from encounters with law enforcement involving offenses such as driving under the influence, assault, theft, overstays of tourist or business visas, and in some cases, drug possession or distribution. Nearly 500 student visas were canceled due to drug-related charges, according to department figures shared with reporters.

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott described the action as a record-breaking measure, noting a 150 percent increase compared to the previous year under former President Joe Biden. "In less than one year, the Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas," Pigott said in a statement. He emphasized that the revocations focused on individuals charged or convicted of crimes, adding, "The...