80,000 Visas Canceled: Trump Administration’s Immigration Policy

The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, has undertaken a substantial effort to enforce immigration laws, leading to the revocation of approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas since January. This broad action targets individuals for a variety of reasons, including criminal offenses like driving under the influence (DUI), assault, and theft, as well as violations of immigration regulations and foreign policy interests. The statistics reveal that DUI offenses were the cause for about 16,000 visa revocations, with assault leading to 12,000 and theft to 8,000, highlighting the significant impact of these crimes. To prevent future violations, the administration has reinforced its vetting procedures for visa applicants, incorporating expanded social media checks and more rigorous background screening. In addition to these general revocations, over 6,000 student visas were revoked in August due to issues such as visa overstays, illegal activities, or engaging in actions that violated the terms of their student status. Concerns regarding alleged support for terrorism were also cited in some of these student visa cases. The policy extends to actively monitoring for anti-American sentiments among applicants, with a clear message that individuals whose views are seen as detrimental to U.S. foreign policy may have their visas revoked, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to national security and lawful immigration.