The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, the State Department said, as the administration intensifies a broad crackdown on immigration.
The revocations include about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 visas for specialised workers, the department said in a social media post on Monday.
It said most cases involved “encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity,” without specifying whether charges were filed.
Deputy State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said visa revocations were up 150% from 2024, with overstays, driving under the influence, assault and theft cited as the most common reasons.
🚨BREAKING: 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.
We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe. pic.twitter.com/wuHVltw1bV
— Department of State (@StateDept) January 12, 2026
The move reflects the scale of Trump’s immigration push since his return to the White House. The administration says it has overseen more than 2.5 million voluntary departures and deportations, calling it a record.
The State Department has also tightened visa screening, including expanded social media vetting, and launched a Continuous Vetting Center to monitor foreign nationals already in the United States.
“We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe,” the department said.
Critics say the sweeping approach has raised concerns about due process and free speech, particularly after the administration revoked visas from some student protesters and others over online political activity.
Trump campaigned in 2024 on a pledge to carry out what he called the largest deportation programme in U.S. history.
