The U.S. government has revoked the visas of more than 175,000 foreign nationals since January 2025 [1], [2].
This surge in revocations signals a tightening of immigration enforcement under the second Trump administration, focusing on national security and the strict application of visa terms.
The U.S. Department of State announced the figures, attributing the actions to a variety of safety concerns [2]. Officials said the revocations target individuals who committed acts of violence against Americans, drove under the influence, or violated specific visa regulations [2].
Among the enforcement actions, the administration specifically targeted "birth tourism," where individuals travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can acquire U.S. citizenship. More than 100 visas were revoked for reasons related to this practice [1].
The administration said that these measures are necessary to protect the safety of the American public. By removing individuals who break the law or misuse the immigration system, the government aims to maintain the integrity of U.S. borders, and legal residency requirements [2].
These revocations occurred following the start of the second Trump administration in January 2025 [2]. The government has not yet provided a full breakdown of the nationalities affected by the 175,000-person total [1], [2].
“The U.S. government has revoked the visas of more than 175,000 foreign nationals since January 2025.”
The scale of these revocations demonstrates a shift toward a zero-tolerance policy for visa non-compliance. By linking visa status directly to criminal conduct—such as drunk driving—and specific policy targets like birth tourism, the administration is using administrative visa revocation as a primary tool for rapid removal of foreign nationals without the prolonged timelines often associated with formal deportation proceedings.
