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State Department Revokes More Than 6,000 Student Visas in Expanded Enforcement

The campaign prioritizing national-security criteria has spurred court orders, university objections, diplomatic warnings

A general view of a U.S. State Department sign outside the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File photo
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Cabinet Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump discussed the recent flash flooding tragedy in Central Texas where at least 109 people have died, and other topics during the portion of the meeting that was open to members of the media.
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Overview

  • A senior State Department official told Reuters that over 6,000 F-1, M-1 and J-1 visas were revoked in 2025, while roughly 40,000 non-student visas were canceled overall
  • Officials attributed about 4,000 student visa revocations to criminal offenses such as assault, DUI and burglary, and 200 to 300 to alleged support for terrorism including Hamas fundraising
  • The actions implement January executive orders mandating maximum vetting, expanded social-media screening and empowered diplomats to flag security risks among prospective and current students
  • Multiple federal courts have issued temporary restraining orders restoring status to some students, and lawsuits from universities and advocacy groups contend the revocations violate due-process and chill free expression
  • Diplomatic protests, notably from India over disproportionately affected nationals, and university concerns have raised alarms about the potential impact on U.S. higher education and international enrollment