US Cancels Over 1 Lakh Visas in a Year; Indians Severely Affected by Trump's Strict Policies

• US State Department data reveals over 100,000 visa cancellations in the past year, a 150% increase.
• Key reasons for cancellations include visa overstay, DUI, criminal activities, and political activism.
• Indians are significantly impacted, with 3,155 sent back from the US by November 2025, a sharp rise from previous years.
• Over 300 Indian student visas canceled and thousands of SEVIS records terminated since January 2025.
• New visa rules emphasize merit over lottery for H-1B, stricter social media scrutiny, and mandatory stamping verification.

Why It Matters: US visa cancellations surged under strict Trump-era policies, heavily impacting Indians due to various violations.