Overview
- State Department officials confirmed that all valid U.S. visa holders are under ongoing re‑screening for potential ineligibility, with revocation and possible deportation if violations are found.
- Indicators include visa overstays, criminal offenses, threats to public safety, engaging in terrorist activity, or providing support to designated groups.
- Reviews will examine social media activity as well as law‑enforcement and immigration records from the United States and abroad gathered after visas were issued.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an immediate pause on issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers.
- Officials reported more than 6,000 student visas revoked since January, with 200–300 tied to terrorism‑related concerns, as a student‑focused effort broadened to all visa categories.