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Since President Donald Trump’s administration took office, approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas have been canceled due to various infractions such as DUI, assault, and theft, according to a senior official at the State Department. The scope of these cancellations, initially reported by the Washington Examiner, underscores a sharp immigration enforcement push that has led to the deportation of a record number of migrants, including some with valid visas.
The policies surrounding visa approvals have also grown more stringent, with enhanced checks on social media activity and broader screening processes. Among the revoked visas, roughly 16,000 were associated with driving under the influence, about 12,000 involved assault charges, and approximately 8,000 resulted from theft cases. These three offenses constitute nearly half of all visa cancellations this year, the official noted, speaking anonymously.
In August, a State Department representative revealed that over 6,000 student visas had been revoked for overstaying or illegal activity, including a small handful for supporting terrorism. The department also disclosed last month that it had rescinded at least six visas due to social media posts discussing the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
In May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that hundreds, possibly thousands, of visas had been revoked—covering students and others—because of actions deemed contrary to U.S. foreign policy interests. Instructions issued this year have directed U.S. diplomats overseas to scrutinize applicants with histories of political activism or who are perceived as hostile to the United States.
Officials have accused student visa holders and green card recipients who express support for Palestinians or criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza of threatening U.S. foreign policy and being potentially aligned with Hamas.
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