Trump administration vetting 55 mln US visa holders for potential violations
The Trump administration has focused on deporting both undocumented migrants and holders of student and visitor exchange visas. - Adobe Stock
WASHINGTON: The administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Thursday that it is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for potential deportable violations, part of its intensified immigration crackdown, reported Xinhua.
In an emailed statement, the State Department said the "continuous vetting" process will enable the revocation of visas, including those held by tourists, if evidence of ineligibility arises, such as overstays, criminal conduct, public safety threats, or links to terrorism.
If such visa holders are found in the US, they would be subject to deportation.
The reviews will cover visa holders' social media activity, law enforcement and immigration records from their home countries, as well as "any actionable violations of US law" committed while in the US, the Associated Press (AP) said in a Friday report, citing anonymous officials.
The Trump administration has focused on deporting both undocumented migrants and holders of student and visitor exchange visas.
The State Department said on Monday that it has revoked over 6,000 student visas for overstays and violations of local, state and federal law since January.
Around 4,000 of the cases were due to the holders' infractions of laws, including assault, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and support for terrorism.
--BERNAMA-XINHUA
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