The United States says it has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump administration for allegedly violating visa conditions, committing crimes, or posing security threats.
In a statement issued on Monday, the US Department of State (DoS) said the majority of the visa revocations followed “law enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug-related offences among the leading causes”.
It added that visas were also revoked over “reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud, embezzlement and other crimes”.
According to the department, the revocations were carried out through its continuous vetting operations designed to ensure that visa holders comply with the terms of their visas and do not pose a threat to Americans.
It said some of those whose visas were revoked had been charged with serious offences, including “felony rape and sexual
