Archive · 13 Jan 2026
US revokes 100,000 visas under Trump's immigration crackdown
The US government has taken back over 100,000 visas from people who did bad things.
This includes 8,000 student visas and 2,500 special work visas.
The people who had their visas taken away were either charged with or convicted of crimes like hitting someone, stealing, or driving drunk.
Most of these people were visitors or tourists who stayed too long in the US.
Some students lost their visas because of drug-related crimes.
The government says this is to keep America safe, and it's the most visas they've taken back in a year.
The government has also set up a new system to watch over people with visas to make sure they follow the laws.
The US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas, including 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas, due to criminal activity.
The revocations were part of a broader immigration enforcement effort under President Donald Trump's administration.
Common crimes cited for visa revocation include assault, theft, DUI, drug possession, child abuse, and fraud.
The majority of visa cancellations involved business and tourist travelers who overstayed their visas.
The number of visas revoked in 2025 is a record, more than double the total revoked in 2024 under former President Joe Biden.
- Who
- Foreign nationals with US visas, including students and specialized workers
- What
- Revocation of over 100,000 visas due to criminal activity
- When
- Less than one year (2025)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To enforce immigration laws and keep America safe, according to the Trump administration
Immigration Enforcement Supporters
Immigration Advocates
Visa Revocation Policy
Immigration Enforcement Supporters
The revocations are necessary to ensure national security and enforce immigration laws.
Immigration Advocates
The policy is overly harsh and disrupts the lives of many who have committed minor offenses.
Impact on Students and Workers
Immigration Enforcement Supporters
Even students and skilled workers must be held accountable for criminal behavior.
Immigration Advocates
Revoking visas for minor crimes can have severe consequences on education and careers.
- Total visas revoked
- 100,000
- Student visas revoked
- 8,000
- Specialized visas revoked
- 2,500
- Common crimes cited
- Assault, theft, DUI, drug possession, child abuse, fraud
- Timeframe
- Less than one year (2025)
- Increase in revocations
- 150% compared to 2024
- New monitoring system
- Continuous Vetting Centre
- Visa applicants under scrutiny
- Those with political activism history
Sources
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