US revokes over 175,000 visas since Trump's second term began
The US State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since January 2025, citing criminal activity including assault, theft, and drug offenses.
The United States has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, according to a State Department announcement on Monday.
The department said the majority of these revocations stemmed from law enforcement encounters involving criminal activity. Leading causes included assault, driving under the influence, theft, and drug-related crimes. A significant share of visas were also cancelled over reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud, and embezzlement.
"A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right," the department said in a statement, adding that it remains committed to using every available tool to protect communities from those who abuse the visa system.
The move is part of a broader tightening of immigration policies since Trump returned to the White House. His administration has intensified efforts against undocumented immigrants and increased scrutiny of visa holders across the country.
The announcement comes amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement, with officials emphasising public safety as the driving factor behind the widespread cancellations.