State Department Revokes Over 175,000 Visas Under Trump Administration

The U.S. State Department has announced the revocation of more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump’s administration. This decision comes within two years of the start of Trump’s second term.

The department cited several reasons behind these revocations. Foreign nationals had their visas revoked due to violations of visa terms, criminal activities, calls for violence against U.S. citizens, fraud, immigration system abuse, and national security threats.

Common Reasons for Visa Revocations

• Encounters with law enforcement for activities such as assault, theft, driving under the influence, and drug-related crimes.
• Reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud, and embezzlement.

The department highlighted specific cases, including individuals involved in severe criminal activities. Some were charged with felony rape and sexual battery, even against victims with mental disabilities. Others faced charges of felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of minors.

A foreign national charged with felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a minor,” noted the department.

Birth Tourism Concerns

Another issue addressed was birth tourism. The department reported that a U.S. embassy in North Africa revoked over 100 visas from ‘birth tourist’ parents who entered the U.S. primarily for the purpose of giving birth, aiming for their children to obtain U.S. citizenship.

“A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right,” the department emphasized.

President Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has stressed the importance of continuing investigations and revocations to protect American communities. They aim to utilize all tools available to maintain safety and security.