U.S. State Department Revokes Over 100,000 Visas, 2025
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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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- 1. 20 January 2025: President Donald Trump inaugurated for a second term.
- 2. Early 2025: Administration implements tightened visa vetting and social-media screening.
- 3. Late May (as reported): Some posts paused scheduling new student visa interviews.
- 4. Throughout 2025: Consular revocations increase, targeting overstays and criminal encounters.
- 5. 12–13 January 2025: State Department announces more than 100,000 visas revoked.
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