US EditionTrump administration reviewing all 55M people with US visas for potential deportable violations
- On August 21, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced it is reviewing records of over 55 million visa holders for potential revocation or deportable violations.
- This review broadens a previous re-vetting effort that was originally concentrated primarily on students linked to activities perceived as supportive of Palestine or critical of Israel, now applying to all visa categories through enhanced data collection techniques.
- Since January, the administration has canceled more than double the number of visas compared to last year, including over six thousand student visas—almost quadruple the previous amount—due to reasons such as overstaying, assaults, DUIs, and support for terrorism.
- On August 21, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an immediate halt to issuing visas to foreign commercial truck operators, citing concerns that the growing presence of these drivers threatens both public safety and the jobs of American truckers.
- These visa actions reflect an emphasis on national security and discouraging foreign worker hiring, though economists warn the crackdown could harm the U.S. economy.
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As reported by the Immigration and Citizenship Service, there are several categories of work visas. The main ones are: H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L-1, O-1, EB. Here, a detailed guide to each one.
Traveling to the United States now requires more precautions.President Donald Trump's administration imposed a series of provisions that modify the visa application and retention process, from additional requirements to stricter penalties for those who fail.Here we tell you what they are.1.Dismissal of interview waiverAs of September 2, 2025, the United States will eliminate the exemption from interviewing for entry visas.This means that groups …
After U.S. President Donald Trump’s government announced Thursday that he is reviewing valid visas for more than 55 million people, social media users began using this figure to inflate the number of non-citizens living in the U.S. by tens of millions.
President Donald Trump's government says that visiting the US is a privilege, so Foreign Minister Marco Rubio now wants to review all 55 million people who already have a valid visa.
The US government is preparing to conduct a thorough background check on over 55 million visa holders. Any violations of entry or residency requirements will result in immediate visa revocation.
Fact Focus: Posts overestimate number of noncitizens living in U.S. by tens of millions
The Trump administration's decision to review the visas of more than 55 million people is leading to false reports on social media for the number of noncitizens living in the...
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