State Department Has Revoked 100,000 Visas In Massive Immigration Crackdown

On Monday, the U.S. State Department announced that it has revoked over 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year.

“The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity. We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe,” the State Department stated on X.

????BREAKING: The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.

We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe. pic.twitter.com/wuHVltw1bV

— Department of State (@StateDept) January 12, 2026

This milestone marks a significant escalation in the administration’s hardline immigration policy, representing a 150% increase in revocations compared to 2024. State Department officials characterized the move as a necessary step to protect American citizens, with spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasizing that the department would continue to deport “thugs” to keep the country safe.

The broad crackdown targets several specific categories of visa holders. Approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas were revoked following encounters with law enforcement for criminal activity. The State Department identified the four leading causes for these revocations as visa overstays, driving under the influence (DUI), assault, and theft. To streamline this process, the administration launched a Continuous Vetting Center to monitor foreign nationals on U.S. soil and ensure swift action against those deemed a threat.

Beyond criminal offenses, the State Department has utilized revocations as a tool of foreign policy and national security. Under the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the department has stripped visas from individuals who celebrated the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. This includes nationals from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil who made disparaging or celebratory remarks regarding Kirk’s death.

The administration is also reforming the H-1B visa program to prioritize American workers. By mandating a $100,000 fee for new applications and launching “Project Firewall” to investigate corporate abuses, the White House aims to prevent low-wage foreign labor from displacing U.S. citizens. While President Trump has defended the presence of foreign students for the revenue they provide to universities, the State Department continues to revoke visas at double the rate of the previous administration, signaling a permanent shift toward aggressive vetting and enforcement.