22.08.2025 08:15
The U.S. Department of State announced that it is monitoring whether more than 55 million individuals with valid visas are violating immigration rules. It was stated that if a violation is detected, the visas could be revoked and the visa holders could be deported.
The U.S. Department of State reported that more than 55 million individuals with valid visas are being examined to determine whether they have violated immigration rules, which could lead to visa cancellation or deportation.
U.S. IS REVIEWING OVER 55 MILLION VISAS
In a written response to a question from the Associated Press (AP), the U.S. Department of State stated that visa holders are subject to "continuous review" by considering all information indicating a possible violation that may arise after the visa is issued. The statement indicated that if it is determined that more than 55 million visa holders have violated immigration rules, their visas could be canceled, and the visa holder in the U.S. could be deported.
It was noted that the violations in question include issues such as "staying in the U.S. for a period longer than the visa duration, committing crimes, threatening public safety, engaging in any terrorist activities, or providing support to a terrorist organization."
MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENT VISAS CANCELED
In a statement made by the U.S. Department of State on August 19, it was confirmed that more than 6,000 students' visas have been canceled due to overstays and violations of laws since the beginning of the year. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in May that they were reviewing the visa statuses of students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations, and he indicated that these visas would be canceled.