State Department Revokes Over 250,000 Visas Since Trump’s Presidency

The State Department has canceled more than 250,000 visas since President Trump assumed office, continuing its strict measures against illegal immigration and enhancing scrutiny for visitors to the U.S.

The reasons for these revocations include various violations. These range from visa holders breaking the terms of their visas, to engaging in criminal activities or issuing calls for violence against Americans. Some have even committed fraud, abused the immigration system, or jeopardized national security, according to a State Department official.

Out of those, approximately 2,300 visas were revoked due to birth tourism. This refers to the practice where expectant foreign mothers travel to the U.S. to give birth, thus ensuring their child automatically gains citizenship.

“Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, we’ve reached a historic milestone with the revocation of more than 250,000 visas—a reflection of our strong commitment to the safety of the American public,” stated State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

“Every visa decision is essentially a matter of national security. We are identifying and expelling individuals who commit crimes, support terrorism, or defraud Americans,” he continued. “A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right; violate its terms, and it will be revoked. We’re committed to holding accountable every foreign national that poses a threat to our communities.”

This week, 27 visas were canceled for Latin American officials and their families—these individuals are from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—and were accused of corruption.

Earlier this summer, the administration initiated plans to revoke business and tourist visas for as many as 200,000 foreigners who have sought asylum in the U.S.

The targeted visas, specifically B1 and B2, were issued between 2016 and 2026, aimed at those who later filed for asylum. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau noted that Americans are “fed up” with what he termed “bogus asylum claims.”

Asylum should not be misused to bypass immigration laws; instead, it’s meant to provide refuge for individuals persecuted on the basis of race, religion, nationality, social group membership, or political opinion, he mentioned on social media.

This August, the State Department also revoked over 175,000 visas, primarily due to law enforcement encounters related to various criminal activities, with driving under the influence, theft, and assault among the most common reasons cited.

A considerable number of revoked visas were linked to serious offenses such as reckless driving, sexual assault, fraud, and other criminal acts.