US State Department revokes 6000 student visas
Summary
The US State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas due to legal violations including assault, DUI, burglary, and alleged terror support amid ongoing immigration crackdowns.
Key Points
- The US State Department revoked more than 6,000 international student visas due to violations of US law and overstays.
- Most violations included assault, DUI, burglary, and support for terrorism.
- Approximately 4,000 visas were revoked for breaking the law, and 200-300 for terrorism-related reasons under INA 3B.
- The Trump administration paused and then resumed visa appointments with enhanced social media screenings.
