US Revokes Over 100,000 Visas Including Thousands Held By Students And Professionals Over Criminal Activity

The United States Department of State has revoked over 100,000 visas, including thousands held by international students and specialized professionals, citing criminal encounters with U.S. law enforcement.

In a statement posted on X on Monday, the department said: “The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.”

Officials described the action as part of broader efforts to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws. The department added, “We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.”

The statement did not provide a specific timeline for the revocations or detail the types of offenses involved, but it underscores the U.S. government’s ongoing crackdown on visa holders linked to criminal activity.

This follows earlier measures in August 2025, when more than 6,000 international student visas were canceled due to violations of U.S. law and overstays. At the time, the State Department told the BBC that the majority of violations involved assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and support for terrorism.

Throughout 2025, the Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of international students and visa applicants. Visa appointments were temporarily paused earlier in the year, and when scheduling resumed in June, applicants were required to make their social media accounts public for enhanced vetting. Officials said profiles would be reviewed for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States.”