BREAKING: US Govt Revokes Over 100,000 Nigerian Visas
The United States Department of State has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands issued to students and specialised professionals, citing encounters with law enforcement for criminal activity.
In a post shared on X on Monday, the department said, “The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.”
The department added that the action forms part of broader efforts to strengthen public safety and enforce immigration laws.
Reinforcing its stance, the State Department stated, “We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.”
The announcement did not provide further details on the timeline of the revocations or the specific categories of offences involved, but it underscores the U.S. government’s continued crackdown on visa holders linked to criminal activity.
In August 2025,it was reported that the United States State Department revoked more than 6,000 international student visas because of violations of US law and overstays, the department confirmed to the BBC.
According to the agency, the “vast majority” of the violations were related to assault, driving under the influence (DUI), burglary, and “support for terrorism.”
The move was part of the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration and international students.
Earlier in 2025, the administration paused visa appointments for international students.Â
Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.
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When scheduling resumed in June, applicants were instructed to make their social media accounts public for enhanced vetting.Â
Officials said they would look for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States.”
