The US State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 foreign visas, citing criminal activity, visa violations and violent rhetoric toward US citizens. Most revocations stem from “law enforcement contact records,” including assault, DUI, theft and drug offenses. Visa cancellations have risen sharply in 2026, with monthly revocations exceeding 10,000 year-to-date. The action is described as part of an ongoing review mechanism to ensure visa holders comply and do not

The US State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 foreign visas, citing criminal activity, visa violations and violent rhetoric toward US citizens. Most revocations stem from “law enforcement contact records,” including assault, DUI, theft and drug offenses. Visa cancellations have risen sharply in 2026, with monthly revocations exceeding 10,000 year-to-date. The action is described as part of an ongoing review mechanism to ensure visa holders comply and do not threaten US security; immigration lawyers warn revocations may follow minor enforcement contacts or unproven allegations. The State Department said a US visa is “a privilege, not a right.”