US Initiates Comprehensive Visa Review for Compliance with Entry Rules

Tue Nov 11 2025 08:58:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A new policy will scrutinize 55 million visa holders amid heightened immigration controls under the Trump administration.

The US government is conducting a thorough examination of over 55 million visa holders to determine compliance with immigration laws. With new vetting measures in place, visas may be revoked for various infractions, reflecting the administration's ongoing commitment to stringent immigration policies.

The United States has begun a significant review of the immigration status of over 55 million visa holders to evaluate whether they have violated the conditions of their entry or stay. This initiative, described by a State Department representative, will involve "continuous vetting" of individuals holding US visas. If there are warnings of "overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, terrorist activities, or assistance to terrorist organizations," the affected visas will be revoked.

President Donald Trump's administration has placed immigration control at the forefront of its agenda, implementing measures ranging from mass deportations to travel bans affecting specific countries, and even canceling 6,000 student visas. The review will particularly intensify scrutiny for new student and visitor applicants, who will undergo social media checks to identify any signs of animosity towards American citizens, culture, or government principles.

Officials have been instructed to identify individuals who may advocate for or support foreign terrorist groups and those who engage in unlawful antisemitic actions. Matthew Tragesser, a representative from US Citizenship and Immigration Services, emphasized that the conditions of US benefits should not extend to individuals who express disdain for the country or promote ideologies deemed anti-American.

This announcement coincides with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision to halt the issuance of truck driver work visas due to concerns regarding foreign drivers operating large vehicles, which he claims poses risks to American lives and threatens the livelihoods of local truckers.

Since the commencement of Trump's term, several international students have faced arrest for protesting against the US-supported actions of Israel in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the administration has recently enforced a new policy requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a hefty deposit of $15,000 for tourist or business visas.

In addition to visa scrutiny, Trump has enacted travel restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partially restricted entry from another seven. The administration also secured temporary authority to revoke the legal status of more than 500,000 migrants residing in the US, along with a controversial pledge to abolish birthright citizenship.