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U.S. to scrutinize 55 million visa holders; Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement
The U.S. State Department is subjecting all visa holders, including tourists, to “continuous vetting” to identify violations that could lead to visa revocation and deportation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on all work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, citing concerns over public safety and the economic impact on American truckers. The administration’s immigration measures also include heightened scrutiny of social media accounts for “anti-American” activities or promotion of anti-Semitic ideologies.
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The U.S. State Department is subjecting all visa holders, including tourists, to “continuous vetting” to identify violations that could lead to visa revocation and deportation.
The vetting process targets indicators of ineligibility, such as overstaying visa durations, criminal activity, threats to public safety, or any involvement with terrorist organizations. Visa holders found in violation face immediate revocation and, if in the U.S.,
deportation to their home country.
In a related move, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on all work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, citing concerns over public safety and the economic impact on American truckers. The decision follows a tragic Florida crash involving Harjinder Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver named as the prime suspect in an accident that killed three people.
Rubio, in a post on X, stated, “The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers.”
The administration’s immigration measures also include heightened scrutiny of social media accounts for “anti-American” activities or promotion of anti-Semitic ideologies. ICE spokesperson Matthew Tragesser underscored this policy, stating, “America’s benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies.”
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The intensified vetting and visa pauses reflect President Donald Trump’s broader immigration agenda, which prioritizes stringent enforcement and national security. Since President Donald Trump assumed office, his administration has prioritized deporting undocumented migrants and scrutinizing holders of student and visitor exchange visas. The State Department’s updated policy indicates that its ongoing, time-intensive vetting process is far broader than previously understood, potentially leading to sudden visa revocations for those already approved to be in the U.S.