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U.S. State Department Revokes Over 100,000 Visas, 2025

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60-Second Summary

Washington. The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, citing enforcement of immigration laws and public-safety priorities. Officials said revocations included about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized work visas, and rose roughly 150% compared with 2024. The department identified overstays, driving under the influence, assault and theft as leading causes, and said it has tightened social-media screening and paused some student visa interviews. The measures aim to remove foreign nationals with criminal encounters and enforce entry standards. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Internazionale, english.news.cn, The Straits Times, News18, FOX 28 Spokane and thesun.my.

Timeline of Events

20 January 2025: President Donald Trump inaugurated for a second term.
Early 2025: Administration implements tightened visa vetting and social-media screening.
Late May (as reported): Some posts paused scheduling new student visa interviews.
Throughout 2025: Consular revocations increase, targeting overstays and criminal encounters.
12–13 January 2025: State Department announces more than 100,000 visas revoked.

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Who Benefited

U.S. immigration enforcement agencies and domestic security bodies benefited by expanding authority to revoke visas and remove foreign nationals with criminal records.

Who Impacted

International students, specialised workers, tourists who overstayed, and individuals with minor offences suffered visa revocations and potential deportation.

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