The U.S. revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025, mostly for overstays, under a tough immigration crackdown.

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. State Department revoked more than 100,000 visas in 2025—a record high more than twice as many as the year before. About 8,000 student and 2,500 specialized worker visas were revoked for criminal activity, such as DUIs, assault, theft, and drug offenses; the majority of revocations were for business and tourist visa holders who overstayed. The enforcement actions are part of a larger immigration crackdown that includes increased scrutiny of applicants' social media accounts, a revived "public charge" rule, and ongoing post-issuance vetting of all 55 million valid visas. The administration's main justifications were public safety and national security, but detractors point to issues with due process and the effects on skilled workers and students.