"The volume of the revocations reflects the broad nature of the crackdown Trump initiated when he returned to the White House last year. The administration has claimed to have overseen more than 2.5 million voluntary departures and deportations, a record-breaking achievement, it said last month. Some of those deportations, however, have included immigrants who held valid visas, raising questions about due process and human rights."
"The revocations marked a 150 percent increase from 2024, he added. The State Department has also launched a Continuous Vetting Center, aimed at ensuring all foreign nationals on American soil comply with our laws and that the visas of those who pose a threat to American citizens are swiftly revoked, Pigott said. That centre is part of an overall push to restrict who is allowed into the country."
More than 100,000 visas have been revoked since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, including about 8,000 students and 2,500 specialized workers. The State Department said the majority of revocations followed encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity, without clarifying whether charges were filed. The visa revocations represent a 150 percent increase from 2024. The administration reported overseeing more than 2.5 million voluntary departures and deportations. Visa-granting policies have been tightened through expanded screening and social media vetting. A Continuous Vetting Center has been launched to monitor foreign nationals and swiftly revoke visas of those deemed threats.
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