The U.S. State Department is reviewing records of more than 55 million foreign nationals who hold valid U.S. visas for potential revocation or deportable violations. All visa holders are subject to continuous vetting to identify indications of ineligibility. Identified ineligibility can trigger visa revocation and possible deportation for those in the United States. Indicators under review include visa overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, involvement in terrorist activity, or providing support to terrorist organizations. Vetting uses law enforcement records, immigration records, and any other information that emerges after visa issuance.
In a written answer to a question posed by The Associated Press, the department said that all U.S. visa holders are subject to continuous vetting with an eye toward any indication that they could be ineligible for the document. Should such information be found, the visa will be revoked and, if the visa holder is in the United States, he or she would be subject to deportation.
The department said it was looking for indicators of ineligibility including visa overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, engaging in any form of terrorist activity, or providing support to a terrorist organization. We review all available information as part of our vetting, including law enforcement or immigration records or any other information that comes to light after visa issuance indicating a potential ineligibility, the department said.
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