State Department Revokes Over 300,000 Visas in Trump’s Second Term Amid Accelerated Vetting

The administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since taking office, marking a historic and rapid escalation in immigration enforcement actions, according to the State Department.

A State Department official stated that the cancellations were executed as consequences for criminal activity, threats to public safety, and immigration violations, including fraud or misrepresentation. Among those affected, at least 4,000 foreign nationals had their travel documents pulled for engaging in or facilitating birth tourism, the official noted.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott highlighted the unprecedented scale of the enforcement effort. With over 300,000 revocations, the administration has moved at a faster pace than any previous administration in history, according to Pigott.

Authorities have maintained a zero-tolerance policy for foreigners on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine national security, Pigott added, emphasizing ongoing actions to secure borders and the nation.

The specific nationalities of the individuals who lost their visas were not immediately disclosed by officials.

The latest figures represent a sharp acceleration from previous months. Last month, the department confirmed that approximately 250,000 revocations had taken place since January 2025. The pace has intensified significantly in 2026, following a period last year when the Bureau of Consular Affairs vetted 23,000 cases.

Breakdowns from the enforcement data illustrate the types of infractions targeted during the process. A quarter of the visas pulled in 2025 were attributed to assaults or related crimes. Another 22% were revoked for driving under the influence, while theft accounted for 7% of the actions. Substance abuse or distribution also accounted for 7% of the total revocations during that period.