Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
The Trump administration has revoked nearly 80,000 non-immigrant visas since taking office on January 20, marking one of the broadest immigration enforcement actions by any U.S. government in recent years, according to a senior State Department official.
The revoked visas include categories such as student, tourist, and temporary work permits, many of which were reportedly linked to individuals flagged during enhanced security screenings or administrative reviews.
Officials said the move reflects the administration’s resolve to “restore integrity” to the U.S. visa system and ensure that those entering the country “do so lawfully and for legitimate purposes.”
While the State Department emphasized that the action was not a blanket cancellation, it confirmed that visa revocations were part of a broader security overhaul targeting overstays, fraudulent entries, and individuals deemed to pose security risks.
The measure, however, has drawn criticism from immigration advocates and legal experts, who argue that the mass revocations could affect students, workers, and families caught in bureaucratic reviews without due process.
A senior immigration analyst described the move as “a signal of the administration’s hardline stance on immigration—sending a clear message that compliance and documentation will be strictly enforced.”
As of press time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had not disclosed how many of the revoked visa holders had already departed the United States or were subject to deportation proceedings.
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