The United States has revoked approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas since January 20, according to a senior State Department official. This action is part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative launched by the Trump administration.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, provided a breakdown of the primary offences leading to revocation. Driving under the influence (DUI) accounted for around 16,000 cases, assault for about 12,000, and theft for 8,000. These three categories represented nearly half of all revocations.
The visa revocations reflect a shift toward stricter immigration enforcement. The administration has implemented tighter vetting procedures, including expanded social media screening.
In August, the State Department confirmed it had revoked over 6,000 student visas for violations, including overstaying and breaking the law. A small number were revoked for “support for terrorism.”
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Last month, the department also revoked the visas of at least six individuals over social media comments concerning the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.
The crackdown extends to activities perceived as contrary to U.S. foreign policy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in May that he had revoked the visas of hundreds, potentially thousands, of people, including students, for such involvement.
Directives have instructed U.S. diplomats to be vigilant against applicants who may be seen as hostile to the United States or have a history of political activism.
Administration officials have stated that student visa and green card holders can be subject to deportation for supporting Palestinians and criticising Israel’s actions in Gaza. They characterise these actions as a threat to U.S. foreign policy.
