Key points
- Visa revocations may lead to deportation
- Social media and device checks to be enforced
- Trucker visas revoked
ISLAMABAD: The Trump administration has announced a sweeping review of over 55 million valid US visa holders, aiming to identify violations that could lead to deportation.
According to the State Department, all visa holders are subject to “continuous vetting” for signs of ineligibility, such as overstaying, criminal activity, or links to terrorism. If such issues are found, visas may be revoked—even for those currently in the US, according to AP News.
Trump administration reviews 55 million visa holders for any violations
➡️ https://t.co/PmGiHMpuFK pic.twitter.com/pOkEfkGgnF— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) August 22, 2025
This marks a significant expansion of earlier efforts that mainly targeted student and exchange visa holders. The review now includes all categories of visas, with checks on social media, law enforcement, and immigration records, both domestic and international.
#DonaldTrump administration reviews 55 million US visa holders.
Review may possibly lead to deportation.@BislaDiksha and @rajnikalra6 explain. pic.twitter.com/ernFWqMUbD
— WION (@WIONews) August 22, 2025
New measures also require visa applicants to disable privacy settings on devices during interviews.
Discouraging American institutions
Experts have raised concerns about the resource costs and potential economic consequences, particularly given the large number of visa holders who may never return to the US. Edward Alden of the Council on Foreign Relations said the broader message appears to discourage American institutions from employing foreign workers.
55 million visas being reviewed by state dept. THIS is what I voted for! THIS is why rents & home prices are unaffordable for real Americans. THIS is why you don’t recognize your home town from 5 yrs ago!https://t.co/t1lLqoMPN9
— Gina Rizzo (@Rizzo20Gina) August 21, 2025
In a related move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an immediate halt to issuing commercial truck driver work visas. He cited safety concerns and the impact on US truckers’ jobs. The Transportation Department has also enforced English proficiency rules for drivers to improve road safety.
⚠️ #BreakingNews ‼️
🇺🇸 TRUMP ORDERS MASS VISA REVIEW – 55 MILLION UNDER SCRUTINY
U.S. to review 55M visa holders for overstays & criminal violations.
Led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Includes social media monitoring.
Already 6,000 student visas revoked.
Sparks… pic.twitter.com/ypa3Kcjyy0
— ArshadAyyub (@mgarshad142) August 22, 2025
The State Department revealed that since Trump returned to office, over 6,000 student visas have been revoked—mostly for legal infractions such as assault and drink-driving, with 200–300 linked to terrorism. The vast majority of international visitors still require visas, especially from countries like China, India, and Russia, which are not part of the US Visa Waiver Programme.
