The United States State Department announced on Monday, January 12, 2026, that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump’s return to office in January 2025, marking a record high and more than double the 40,000 revocations in 2024 under the Biden administration.
The revocations include approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized worker visas, primarily due to criminal encounters such as driving under the influence, assault, and theft. State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated on X that the agency will “continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe,” emphasizing the administration’s priority on protecting citizens and upholding sovereignty.
This surge in revocations is part of Trump’s renewed hardline immigration crackdown, which has included expanded vetting, temporary travel bans on 39 countries, and the stripping of protections from over 1.5 million humanitarian parolees. The measures have also targeted international students for political speech or past police encounters, with many later restored after litigation.
The State Department has launched a Continuous Vetting Center to monitor foreign nationals, contributing to the increased revocations. Officials noted the majority of non-immigrant visa revocations were for criminal offenses, reflecting the administration’s focus on law enforcement ties.
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Critics, including immigrant rights groups, argue the policy disproportionately affects vulnerable communities and could harm U.S. economies reliant on foreign talent, with reports of negative impacts already noted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Congressional Budget Office.
This development underscores the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration agenda in his second term, amid ongoing debates over sovereignty, security, and human rights.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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