U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown

The United States government has revoked more than 6,000 visas belonging to international students, citing criminal violations, security threats, and breaches of immigration law.

According to the State Department, roughly 4,000 revocations stemmed from offenses such as assault, driving under the influence (DUI), and burglary, while an additional 200 to 300 visas were withdrawn under terrorism-related provisions of U.S. immigration law.

Officials said the action reflects the Trump administration’s tougher approach to immigration control and enhanced scrutiny of foreign students. While the government did not fully define what constituted “support for terrorism,” critics point out that some students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations were accused of antisemitic conduct allegations that have sparked controversy among civil rights groups.

Earlier this year, the U.S. temporarily paused student visa interviews and later resumed them with stricter vetting procedures. Applicants are now required to disclose social media accounts for background checks, allowing officers to flag any perceived hostility toward American citizens, government institutions, or founding principles.

The State Department confirmed that visa officers have also been instructed to screen applicants for connections to designated terrorist groups, national security threats, or unlawful antisemitic behavior.

This latest move underscores the administration’s broader policy to tighten immigration controls and heighten security checks for all foreign visitors entering the country.