Trump Govt scrutinises 55M visas holders for violations, including 5M Indians

U.S : The Trump administration is set to review the records of more than 55 million U.S. visa holders to determine whether they have violated the conditions governing their entry or continued stay in the country.

Officials have stated that visas will be revoked if there are signs of overstays, criminal conduct, threats to public safety, participation in terrorist activities, or assistance provided to terrorist organizations.

According to the department, all U.S. visa holders remain under “continuous vetting,” a process designed to identify any indication that an individual may no longer be eligible to hold a visa.

The department further emphasized that the review will focus on indicators of ineligibility, such as overstaying the permitted duration of stay, engaging in unlawful activity, posing risks to public safety, or showing involvement in or support for terrorist-related actions.

Matthew Tragesser, spokesperson for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement: “America’s benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies.” He added that the immigration service remains committed to “implementing policies that root out anti-Americanism.”

As part of this extensive review, prospective students and visitors to the United States will also face screening of their social media activity. Officials will examine whether there are “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States.”

Since President Donald Trump assumed office, his administration has prioritized the deportation of migrants living illegally in the country, while also tightening oversight of student and visitor exchange visa holders.

The State Department’s revised language suggests that the continuous vetting process—already acknowledged by officials as lengthy and demanding—is now being applied on a far wider scale.

This expanded scope could mean that even individuals already granted permission to live, work, or study in the U.S. may face sudden revocation of their visas.