Visa cancellations are part of the federal government’s ongoing enforcement of immigration law and its efforts to mitigate national security risks. Representational image.
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The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 6,000 student visas over overstays and violations of American law, including serious crimes and terrorism-related activities, a senior official confirmed.
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“We can confirm the Fox News story that the State Department has revoked over 6,000 student visas for overstays and law violations, the vast majority being assault, DUI, burglary, and support for terrorism,” the official said on background.
Of the total, about two-thirds were linked directly to criminal activity. “Around 4,000 of those 6,000 visas were because these visitors broke the law,” the official noted.
A smaller but significant number of revocations — between 200 and 300 — were related to terrorism. “The approximately 200–300 visas revoked for terrorism were done so under INA 3B,” the official said, citing the section of the Immigration and Nationality Act dealing with terrorism and security grounds.
The official did not provide details on the countries of origin of those whose visas were revoked, or whether they remain in the United States. Visa cancellations are part of the federal government’s ongoing enforcement of immigration law and its efforts to mitigate national security risks.
The measure underscores Washington’s heightened scrutiny of student visa holders amid concerns about misuse of the U.S. education visa system for unlawful purposes.
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Published – August 19, 2025 10:51 am IST