The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 US visas since returning to office, marking a sharp increase from the 250,000 cancellations reported earlier this month.
The White House said at least 4,000 of those revocations were linked to birth tourism, while more than 6,000 involved foreign students accused of crimes or ties to terrorism.
The latest figures show how rapidly the administration’s visa-enforcement campaign has expanded.
The420.in reported on October 1 that the State Department had already crossed 250,000 cancellations, including around 2,300 connected to birth tourism.
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Visa Revocations Rise by More Than 50,000
The new White House figures suggest more than 50,000 additional visas were revoked within weeks of the earlier milestone.
The administration says the cancellations form part of a wider effort to continuously review foreign nationals even after visas have been issued.
Visa revocation does not always mean a person has been deported or convicted of a crime.
A visa allows a foreign national to seek entry into the United States, but the government can cancel it if authorities determine that the holder is no longer eligible.
Reasons can include alleged criminal conduct, fraud, national-security concerns or violations of visa conditions.
The administration has also expanded scrutiny of social-media activity and other information available after a visa is approved.
That means holders can remain subject to review throughout the validity of their travel documents.
Birth Tourism Revocations Nearly Double
One of the most notable changes is the rise in cases linked to birth tourism.
Earlier this month, officials had identified around 2,300 such revocations.
The White House now puts the number at at least 4,000.
Birth tourism generally refers to travelling to the United States on a temporary visa primarily to give birth there, allowing the child to acquire US citizenship under existing constitutional rules.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August directing federal agencies to intensify action against the practice.
The order authorises officials to revoke visas or travel permissions in qualifying cases and take action against people or organisations accused of facilitating such travel.
The administration also established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force.
According to the White House, that task force has already revoked more than 700 visas held by Chinese nationals since its launch in August.
The government has not publicly provided detailed case-level information for all of those revocations.
Student Visas Also Under Heavy Scrutiny
The White House said more than 6,000 foreign student visas have been revoked in cases involving alleged criminal activity or terrorism-related concerns.
Student visas have been one of the most closely watched categories under the administration’s broader immigration enforcement policy.
Authorities have expanded reviews of applicants’ online activity and increased post-issuance scrutiny.
The administration argues that visa holders should continue to meet eligibility requirements throughout their stay in the country.
Critics of expanded vetting, however, have raised concerns about due process, transparency and how broadly national-security or conduct standards may be interpreted.
The latest White House statement does not provide a full category-by-category breakdown of all 300,000 revocations.
That makes it difficult to determine precisely how many involved criminal allegations, immigration violations, security concerns or other grounds.
Crackdown Goes Beyond Visa Cancellation
The visa numbers form only one part of a wider immigration-policy shift.
The administration has tightened rules on temporary visas, increased screening and changed requirements for some applicants seeking to adjust their immigration status.
Foreign students and exchange visitors have also faced additional reporting and eligibility requirements.
The White House says these measures are intended to strengthen immigration enforcement and prevent misuse of temporary visa programmes.
The October 20 figures represent a significant increase from the State Department’s earlier tally and suggest that revocation activity has continued at a rapid pace.
For travellers, students and temporary workers, the broader message is that receiving a visa no longer ends government scrutiny.
US authorities are increasingly using ongoing screening to reassess whether visa holders continue to qualify.
What this means for you:
A valid US visa can still be revoked after issuance if authorities believe eligibility conditions have changed or were violated. Travellers, students and workers should ensure that the purpose of their visit continues to match their visa category and comply with all conditions attached to it.
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