US Has Revoked More Than 175,000 Visas Under Trump Administration

The United States has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to the US State Department.

The department said most of the revocations followed encounters with law enforcement involving criminal activity. Other cases involved visa violations, fraud, calls for violence and concerns over national security.

The announcement forms part of the Trump administration's wider effort to tighten immigration enforcement and increase scrutiny of foreign nationals entering or already in the United States.

Among the criminal conduct cited by the State Department are assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug-related offences.

The department also cited more serious cases involving allegations of rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children.

Visa holders can also lose their visas for reasons that do not necessarily involve a criminal conviction. The State Department has cited violations of visa conditions, immigration fraud and other conduct considered relevant to continued eligibility.

The administration has also targeted cases involving people accused of encouraging or supporting violence. The department said it would continue identifying foreign nationals it believes pose risks to public safety or national security.

The scale of the cancellations represents a major expansion of visa enforcement under the Trump administration. Reuters reported that the number is higher than an earlier figure of more than 100,000 visa cancellations disclosed in January.

The policy reflects the administration's position that holding a US visa is a privilege rather than a permanent entitlement. The State Department has said visa holders remain subject to scrutiny after receiving approval to enter the country.

Visa revocation is separate from deportation. Losing a visa can prevent a person from using it to enter the United States, while foreign nationals already inside the country may face additional immigration proceedings depending on their circumstances.

The State Department has also increased scrutiny of visa applicants and existing visa holders as part of broader immigration enforcement measures introduced during Trump's second term.

The administration says the measures are intended to protect Americans and prevent abuse of the immigration system.

Critics of the broader crackdown have raised concerns about due process and the scope of the administration's immigration enforcement policies. The latest State Department announcement, however, specifically attributes the majority of the revocations to criminal activity and other violations.

The department said it would continue investigating visa holders and revoking visas where it determines that the holder no longer meets the requirements for admission to the United States.

Source: US State Department, as reported by Reuters on August 10, 2026.