The US has cancelled over 300,000 visas since January 2025. The State Department announced the number on October 20.
Officials say no past government has revoked visas this fast. Spokesman Tommy Pigott posted the update on X.
January: over 100,000. August: over 175,000. Three weeks ago: near 250,000. Now: over 300,000.
Most visas were cancelled over crime or safety concerns. About 25% were for assault and related crimes.
About 22% were for driving under the influence. About 7% for theft. About 7% for drug use or dealing.
Over 4,000 visas were revoked over birth tourism. Officials say these trips misuse the visa system.
The US now checks visa applicants' social media more closely. Background screening has been expanded.
Pigott: the US has 'zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security.'
Rights groups say the crackdown threatens free speech. They call it surveillance of immigrants.
Reuters reports some lost visas over protest activity or social media comments. Rights groups say this punishes speech.
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