WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — The U.S. Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas under President Donald Trump, citing criminal activity, visa violations, fraud, violence and national security concerns.
The State Department said most visa revocations followed law enforcement encounters involving foreign nationals. Officials said assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug offenses ranked among the leading reasons for the action.
The department also revoked visas in cases involving reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement. In addition, officials cited cases that involved threats against Americans and abuse of the U.S. immigration system.
The State Department said the visa revocations came through its ongoing screening and vetting efforts. These checks aim to ensure that foreign nationals follow the terms of their visas after entering the United States.
Officials also highlighted several cases involving serious criminal charges. One foreign national faced felony rape and sexual battery charges. Another faced allegations of kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor.
In another case, authorities arrested a foreign national for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest with violence, drunken driving and domestic violence. Separately, another foreign national faced charges involving child sexual abuse and aggravated sexual battery.
The department also cited cases involving child sexual abuse material. In one case, a foreign national faced more than a dozen charges related to possession of such material.
Drug-related offenses also played a role in visa revocations. The State Department cited one case involving a foreign national who drove with heroin and a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Meanwhile, the department said it revoked more than 100 visas at a U.S. embassy in North Africa. Officials said the cases involved parents who traveled to the United States mainly to give birth so their children could receive U.S. citizenship.
The State Department also pointed to cases involving fraud. In one case, a foreign national allegedly helped organize a Medicaid fraud scheme that involved more than $5 million in false medical services.
Another case involved a business owner accused of misleading investors and clients. Officials said the individual used false claims and forged letters to fraudulently obtain a U.S. visa.
The department also cited a case involving a foreign national who came to the United States to teach young students. Authorities later arrested that person on allegations of sexual assault against a student.
Political statements also contributed to some visa actions. The State Department said it revoked visas from several foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials cited social media comments that appeared to support the killing.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also determined that several foreign nationals face deportation on foreign policy grounds. The cases include Cuban, Iranian, Laotian and Kuwaiti nationals, according to the State Department.
Officials said some of those cases involved alleged connections to foreign governments or calls for violence against Americans. One case involved a Laotian child sex offender who received a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Another involved a Kuwaiti national who allegedly expressed support for violence against President Trump and called Americans an “enemy.”
The Trump administration said it will continue reviewing visa holders and taking action when officials identify threats or serious violations.
The State Department said a U.S. visa gives a foreign national permission to enter or remain in the country under specific conditions. Officials stressed that the department can revoke a visa when a person violates those conditions or presents other concerns.
