U.S. State Department Revokes Over 100,000 Visas in Major Security Crackdown
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of State has officially revoked more than 100,000 visas, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s efforts to tighten immigration enforcement. The sweeping cancellation targets foreign nationals who have had prior encounters with U.S. law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activity.
According to the figures released regarding the crackdown, the revocations impact a wide variety of visa holders currently associated with American institutions and industries. The data indicates that approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas are included in the total. This suggests a comprehensive review of existing visa statuses, extending beyond border entries to individuals already studying or employed within the country.
The announcement was accompanied by sharp rhetoric underscoring the government’s stance on national security and deportation. In a statement released alongside the statistics, officials declared, “We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.”
The revocation of a visa generally invalidates a foreign national’s permission to enter or remain in the United States, often serving as a precursor to removal proceedings. This latest move highlights a zero-tolerance approach toward visa holders with criminal records or law enforcement interactions, though the Department has not yet specified the exact timeline for the deportations or the specific nationalities most affected by the order.
