Trump administration revokes 80,000 US visas

The Trump administration has revoked approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas as part of a broader effort to tighten U.S. immigration and visa enforcement, according to a senior U.S. official. The cancellations reportedly involve visas issued for tourism, business, study, and temporary work.

Officials stated that the move reflects the government’s “zero-tolerance” policy toward visa violations and criminal offenses committed by foreign nationals residing in the United States. Among the revoked visas, around 16,000 were linked to driving under the influence (DUI) cases, 12,000 to assault charges, and 8,000 to theft-related offenses.

The revocations are part of a “continuous vetting” system, allowing authorities to reassess visa holders’ eligibility even after entry into the U.S. The policy follows an expansion of security screenings, including social media checks and background investigations introduced under the Trump administration.

Immigration analysts note that the measure could significantly impact foreign students, temporary workers, and business travelers, especially from countries such as India and China, which contribute large numbers of non-immigrant visa holders to the U.S. each year.

Legal experts have cautioned that the increased scrutiny and sudden revocations may raise due process concerns, as affected individuals often receive little prior notice before losing their visa status.

The U.S. State Department has not specified whether the revocations target specific nationalities or visa categories but emphasized that the actions were taken based on legal violations and national security assessments.

This development underscores the administration’s broader goal of reasserting control over immigration policy and tightening compliance mechanisms for those entering the United States under temporary visa programs.