The United States revoked more than 100,000 visas in 2025, including approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized work visas, as part of an intensified effort to address immigration violations and criminal activity. The State Department announced the figure on social media, stating that the revocations targeted individuals with encounters involving US law enforcement. Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized that the Trump administration achieved this milestone in under one year, surpassing previous records.

According to reports, the total number of visa revocations in 2025 more than doubled the approximately 40,000 cancellations recorded in 2024 under the prior administration. While the majority involved business and tourist visa holders who overstayed their authorized period, a significant portion targeted students and specialized workers due to documented criminal offenses. These included charges such as assault, theft, and driving under the influence, with authorities citing public safety and national security concerns.

Among specialized visa holders, roughly half of the revocations stemmed from drunken driving arrests, 30 percent from assault, battery, or related charges, and the remaining 20 percent from offenses including theft, child abuse, substance distribution, and fraud. Nearly 500 student visas were cancelled specifically for drug possession and distribution activities. Hundreds of foreign workers also lost their visas over allegations involving child abuse or similar serious violations.

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The State Department has committed to sustaining this aggressive enforcement approach through the establishment of a continuous vetting center. Officials reiterated that the administration prioritizes protecting American public safety and national security by removing foreign nationals who present risks. The policy reflects a broader strategy of heightened scrutiny on both illegal and legal immigration pathways.

Additional measures have included enhanced screening protocols for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, incorporating social media reviews, effective from mid-December. These changes have led to postponements of numerous visa interviews, particularly affecting applicants from India. The State Department maintains that possessing a US visa constitutes a privilege rather than a right, and all available information is utilized to identify potential threats during the vetting process.

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