Mass Visa Revocations
State Department Revokes Over 250,000 Visas in Expanded Vetting Program
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The revocation total rose from about 80,000 by November 2025 to more than 100,000 by January 2026, then passed 175,000 in August 2026 before reaching 250,000.
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The revocations have included 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas linked to people with U.S. law-enforcement records, according to the article’s account of earlier State Department figures.
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Starting October 1, the State Department expanded online-presence reviews to applicants for I visas for foreign media representatives and TN and TD visas for USMCA professionals and their dependants; applicants were instructed to make social-media profiles public or open for review.
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The article cites individual revocation cases involving people charged with rape and sexual battery of a mentally disabled victim, and with kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor.
The State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Trump took office in January 2025, marking what officials describe as a historic milestone in expanded visa screening RSB Network. The cancellations stem from alleged visa violations, criminal conduct, fraud, and national-security concerns — including assault, drug crimes, and driving under the influence The Blaze. About 2,300 revocations involved birth tourism, while the department is also targeting tourist and business visa holders who later filed for asylum.
Revocation Numbers Grew Rapidly Through 2026
The visa revocation pace accelerated dramatically after Trump's return. The total climbed from about 80,000 by November 2025 to over 100,000 by January 2026 RSB Network. By August 2026, the number had jumped to 175,000 before crossing the 250,000 mark. This expansion reflects the administration's push for continuous post-issuance vetting of foreign nationals.
Specific Visa Categories Hit by Revocations
Student visas made up a significant portion of the revocations, with 8,000 canceled according to State Department figures Business Today. An additional 2,500 specialized work visas were revoked for people with U.S. law-enforcement records. Starting October 1, the department expanded social-media reviews for applicants seeking I visas for foreign journalists, and TN and TD visas for USMCA professionals — requiring applicants to make their online profiles public for government review.
Foreign Officials Targeted Over Corruption
The State Department separately revoked visas for 27 officials and family members from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru over corruption allegations The Blaze. This coordinated action reflects the administration's efforts to hold foreign government representatives accountable for alleged misconduct. The revocations signal a more aggressive posture toward international diplomatic visa holders.
Serious Crimes Behind Individual Revocations
Individual cases reveal the severity of offenses triggering cancellations KATU. The State Department cited cases involving charges of rape and sexual battery of a mentally disabled victim, as well as kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a minor. These prosecutions demonstrate the department's focus on high-risk security threats and violent criminal conduct among visa holders.
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