- Over 80,000 nonimmigrant visas have been revoked by the State Department in the current year.
- The visa revocations are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to address concerns related to criminal activities.
- Reported reasons for revocation include involvement in criminal activities such as assault, theft, and driving under the influence (DUI).
- A significant portion, approximately 8,000, of the revoked visas are student visas.
- The action reflects a broader policy stance by the administration to tighten immigration controls and enforce stricter security measures.
- These measures are intended to enhance public safety by preventing individuals with criminal records from residing in or entering the United States.
- The decision has resulted in increased scrutiny of nonimmigrant visa holders and applicants across the country.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-revoked-more-than-80k-nonimmigrant-visas-this-year-including-8k-student-visas)
