Trump Administration Touts 100,000 Visa Cancellations in 2025

The State Department revoked more than 100,000 visas last year from international students and workers, the agency said.

The agency lauded the milestone in a post on X Monday, saying it will “continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.” The visa revocation figure, first reported by Fox News, was a 150% increase from 2024.

Under President Donald Trump, the State Department has sought to terminate foreign nationals’ visas for myriad reasons, from arrest records to advocacy on Palestine and criticism of conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his killing in September. The agency has also ratcheted up scrutiny for visa applicants, among other new hurdles for travel to the US.

The agency coordinated a broad effort with the Department of Homeland Security last year to revoke thousands of visas from students based on hits in a federal law enforcement database, including many never convicted or even charged with a crime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also touted canceled visas for foreign nationals who he said celebrated Kirk’s death. In September, a federal judge in Boston found a Trump administration policy targeting international students and scholars for visa termination and deportation on ideological grounds was unconstitutional.

A newly launched Continuous Vetting Center at State will ensure foreign nationals comply with US law and that visas are swiftly revoked for violations, spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement. Revocations have included visas for foreign nationals convicted of crimes, including assault and driving under the influence, he said.

“The Trump administration will continue to put America first and protect our nation from foreign nationals who pose a risk to public safety or national security,” Pigott said.