Overview

• Violations identified through the review can result in visa revocation or deportation, according to the State Department.
• Officials will continuously screen all current visa holders using law-enforcement and immigration records as well as information that emerges after a visa is issued.
• Cited triggers include overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, participation in terrorist acts, or support for a terrorist organization.
• Since President Trump returned to office, overall visa revocations have more than doubled year over year, with student visa cancellations nearly quadrupling, including more than 6,000 revoked for overstays and legal violations.
• Foreign students may reapply for U.S. visas only if they consent to social‑media account reviews for screening.