The State Department confirmed Tuesday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during the current administration. The figure represents the total number of visas rescinded since the start of President Trump’s term.
Most of the revocations stemmed from criminal accusations against the visa holders, according to officials. The department stated that the largest portion of these cases involved individuals with pending charges or convictions.
A smaller category of revocations targeted people who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The department identified those cases as part of a broader review of social media activity by foreign nationals.
Officials said the visa revocations were carried out under existing immigration laws, which grant the government broad authority to cancel entry documents. The process does not require a court hearing before the action is taken.
The administration has framed the effort as a public safety measure. Supporters argue the policy closes gaps that previously allowed individuals with serious criminal backgrounds to remain in the country legally.
Critics, however, have questioned the scope of the crackdown. Legal experts note that the definition of criminal accusations can include arrests without convictions, which may affect applicants who were never formally charged.
The State Department did not provide a full breakdown of the nationalities or visa categories affected. Agency spokespeople declined to comment on individual cases, citing privacy and security concerns.
The announcement comes amid a broader tightening of immigration enforcement. Recent policy changes have already reduced the number of visas issued across multiple categories.
The department added that the revocation numbers will likely rise as additional reviews are completed. Officials expect the new wave of enforcement to continue for the remainder of the year.
