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Firstpost13-01-2026, 06:57

US State Dept Revokes Over 100,000 Visas Under Trump, Citing Public Safety

  • The US State Department has revoked over 100,000 visas since President Trump took office, a record for his administration's hardline immigration policy.
  • This includes 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals with criminal histories.
  • Deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott noted a 150% increase over 2024, with common reasons being visa overstays, DUIs, assault, and theft.
  • A new Continuous Vetting Center has been launched to identify and remove foreign nationals posing a threat.
  • US diplomats are ordered to scrutinize applicants with political activism history or perceived hostility to Washington, with warnings for pro-Palestinian protesters.

Why It Matters: US State Department revokes over 100,000 visas, intensifying immigration crackdown and vetting procedures.

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