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State Department Says 80,000 U.S. Visas Revoked in 2025 Under Expanded Vetting

Officials attribute the surge to tougher vetting that now includes social‑media checks under stricter consular scrutiny.

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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
An exterior view of the US Department of State headquarters in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2025.
US President Donald Trump has been clear about his anti-immigration stance.

Overview

  • Nearly half of the cancellations were tied to criminal cases, including about 16,000 for DUI, roughly 12,000 for assault, and around 8,000 for theft, according to a senior State Department official.
  • More than 8,000 student visas were revoked this year, up from over 6,000 reported in August, with officials saying enforcement reviews remain ongoing.
  • The department confirmed revocations for online speech, including at least six cases over social‑media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Internal guidance directed diplomats to flag applicants viewed as hostile or politically active, and the administration has broadened social‑media monitoring of visa holders.
  • Officials say the total is more than double last year’s revocations, and Reuters reporting links the actions to a wider immigration crackdown that has included deportations of some people with valid visas.