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Over 175,000 US visas revoked due to criminal activity and visa violations since Trump’s return to officeBirth tourism cases targeted alongside serious criminal offences leading to visa cancellationsUS visa described as a privilege, reflecting stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration
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The United States government has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to office, citing criminal activity, visa violations, fraud, threats to public safety and national security concerns.
The US Department of State disclosed the figure on Monday as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement and continuous-vetting programme.
Nigerians are affected as the US revokes 175,000 visas, lists reasons. Credit: NovatisSource: Twitter
According to the department, most of the visa cancellations followed encounters with law enforcement involving criminal activity.
Criminal offences top reasons for visa revocations
The State Department
