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The Trump administration is on a mission, launching a massive review of over 55 million visas held by foreign individuals in the US. In a bold move announced Thursday, every visa is under the microscope for violations that could lead to deportation. The State Department revealed all visa holders are subject to “continuous vetting” to identify any ineligibility for staying in the US.

 

Should a violation emerge, revocation of the visa and potential deportation could swiftly follow. Since Donald Trump took office, deportation of migrants and revocation of student and exchange visitor visas have surged. This new language hints at an unprecedented scale of vetting, potentially affecting even those who previously enjoyed approval to reside in the US.

 

The review specifically targets visa overstays, criminal activities, threats to public safety, and ties to terrorism. “We review all available information,” the department explained. The aim is to catch anything from law enforcement records to newly discovered potential ineligibilities.

 

In an unexpected twist, the US will no longer issue work visas to commercial truck drivers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this abrupt policy shift, citing safety concerns and the economic impact on American drivers. The Transportation Department has been pushing for English proficiency among truck drivers to enhance road safety, following incidents linked to language barriers.

 

This expansive review of visa holders is a significant increase from previous practices, which focused mainly on students with alleged anti-Israel activities. The Trump administration's tougher stance means scrutinising everything from social media to immigration records, looking for any violations of US law.

 

The new vetting tools involve intense data collection from past, present, and prospective visa applicants. These measures include mandatory disclosures of electronic device information during visa interviews, reported the Associated Press (AP).

 

The administration's firm stance has led to a spike in revocations, with twice as many visas rescinded compared to the same period last year, and nearly fourfold for student visas.

 

MosForeigners who are considering moving to the US need a visa, especially for long-term stays.e The Visa Waiver Program allows nationals from 40 countries, mainly in Europe and Asia, to stay temporarily without a visa.wHowever, the inclusion of populous nations such as China, India, and Russia means that the citizens of these countries must navigate the lengthy visa process.

 

SinSince Trump’s return to office, more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked due to overstays and legal violations—chiefly involving assault, DUI charges, and terrorism support. those, around 300 were specifically related to terrorism, highlighting the administration’s stringent stance on national security.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from AP 2025-08-22

 

When Thailand does it, it is seen a positive, rounding up criminals, keeping people safe etc.

 

When Trump does it, unfair, against human rights, racist etc. 

 

Can't have it both ways peeps. 

So they're finally going to match visas with arrest data and get rid of the human money sinks...

 

And we'll finally know who's on overstay and for how long.  And who's working illegally and probably off books...

 

It's about time.  Years and years past time, since the technology has been around for decades, but the political will took the Bad Orange Man.

 

On 8/21/2025 at 11:27 PM, Mr Meeseeks said:

When Thailand does it, it is seen a positive, rounding up criminals, keeping people safe etc.

 

When Trump does it, unfair, against human rights, racist etc. 

 

Can't have it both ways peeps. 

Check them all President Trump and get rid of the bad actors.

On 8/22/2025 at 10:27 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

When Thailand does it, it is seen a positive, rounding up criminals, keeping people safe etc.

 

When Trump does it, unfair, against human rights, racist etc. 

 

Can't have it both ways peeps. 

When Trump does anything, it's unfair...🥵 

   While you're at it, check that super-fishy 'genius' green card the stripper first lady slept her way to receiving.

7 minutes ago, newnative said:

   While you're at it, check that super-fishy 'genius' green card the stripper first lady slept her way to receiving.

Dont forget the residency granted to her parents outside policy and guidelines.

Trump's Visa Hunt: Over 55 Million Under Scrutiny.

 

Great  DT ,Keep the country Safe ,Nothing wrong with this .

 

On 8/22/2025 at 10:27 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

When Thailand does it, it is seen a positive, rounding up criminals, keeping people safe etc.

 

When Trump does it, unfair, against human rights, racist etc. 

 

Can't have it both ways peeps. 

Wow! Thailand has announced a massive Visa review of millions of Visa holders in Thailand? Hmm, wait, that would include me … Now go back and think, Thailand rounds up criminals … yes it is supported. trump rounds up 3000 a day , including citizens (oops) and non-criminals and you say it is the same?

Most of the people that will be expelled will likely be overstays. Why should they not be expelled?

 

Should anyone on a visa, that is or has been involved involved in criminal activity be allowed to stay? 

 

“Demography is Destiny”

On 8/22/2025 at 10:09 AM, webfact said:

The Trump administration is on a mission, launching a massive review of over 55 million visas held by foreign individuals in the US. In a bold move announced Thursday, every visa is under the microscope for violations that could lead to deportation.

Only a criminal minded individual would disagree with this. A reminder for many here who have forgotten, rule of law is what keeps civilization civilized.

19 hours ago, impulse said:

So they're finally going to match visas with arrest data and get rid of the human money sinks...

 

And we'll finally know who's on overstay and for how long.  And who's working illegally and probably off books...

 

It's about time.  Years and years past time, since the technology has been around for decades, but the political will took the Bad Orange Man.

 

How do you come to the conclusion that there is any arrest data driving the target of 3000 arrests a day? Therein is the rub. The majority has no issues at deporting those with valid criminal records (sorry, there I go thinking that any arrest record needs to validate the charge in another country was for critizing the government of that country … yea, you might extend thinking that this is being done in the USA under trump). So, instead of the difficult limiting the arrests to those with criminal records, we will just categorize all in the USA without proper documentation as being criminals and … we are still having problems reaching 3000 arrests a day so … we will remove previously grated protected status and throw those folks into this larger  criminal status (including Afghans who supported our troops in Afghanistan). Had he carried out the promise of going after the true criminals, trump would have kept support … now? Just one more step leading to a showdown through incompetent policies/actions.

On 8/22/2025 at 10:09 AM, webfact said:

In a bold move

Why is it a bold move? 

4 minutes ago, novacova said:

Only a criminal minded individual would disagree with this. A reminder for many here who have forgotten, rule of law is what keeps civilization civilized.

555 55 million needed in investigation? Wow, must be a widespread problem here. Is there? What is the problem needing 55 million Visa investigation?

So everyone of those 55 million that said or hinted a bad word about israel , better start packing.

At least when Thailand does it , it is not for that reason.

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Why is it a bold move? 

 

Because President Trump uses  a black Sharpie marker to sign the orders.

and it drives the left insane !

4 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

555 55 million needed in investigation? Wow, must be a widespread problem here. Is there? What is the problem needing 55 million Visa investigation?

 

Once you've programmed the computers, It's just as easy to investigate 55 million as it is to investigate 5500.  You just have to let it run a little longer. 

 

And processing time is cheaper than paying millions of fraudulent claims and cleaning up elections after they've voted with their fake IDs.  If anyone thinks those aren't legitimate issues, they must be watching only the MSM.  The evidence is pouring out now that the lefties can no longer squelch it.

 

6 hours ago, WDSmart said:

When Trump does anything, it's unfair...🥵 

Deporting US visa holders that have committed serious crimes is right and proper, but it does seem rather ironic that a convicted felon is the one pushing for it. 

16 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

you say it is the same?

With 350 million Americans and 57 million Thai people I would say the percentages are about the same

16 hours ago, digger70 said:

Trump's Visa Hunt: Over 55 Million Under Scrutiny.

 

Great  DT ,Keep the country Safe ,Nothing wrong with this .

 

Whose going to clean my car on a freezing Sunday morning ?

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Whose going to clean my car on a freezing Sunday morning ?

You might be better served by asking who’s going to do the ag work + a lot of other lousy jobs…..this I do know we have an attorney doing the wife’s green card renewal that in itself cost me an extra 500$ normally we just do it ourselves…..not now trump needs those #s to titalitate his base we aren’t talking any chances.

On 8/23/2025 at 8:27 PM, phetphet said:

Deporting US visa holders that have committed serious crimes is right and proper, but it does seem rather ironic that a convicted felon is the one pushing for it. 

Do you think people holding US visas that have committed serious crimes should be deported or not? 

 

Should people that overstay their visas be deported or not? 

 

 

On 8/24/2025 at 8:46 AM, Tug said:

You might be better served by asking who’s going to do the ag work + a lot of other lousy jobs…..this I do know we have an attorney doing the wife’s green card renewal that in itself cost me an extra 500$ normally we just do it ourselves…..not now trump needs those #s to titalitate his base we aren’t talking any chances.

Maybe big ag will have to pay more for labor. That would sure help the poor. 

 

It’s already generating more work for lawyers.

52 minutes ago, mogandave said:

Maybe big ag will have to pay more for labor. That would sure help the poor. 

 

It’s already generating more work for lawyers.

Translation costing American consumers more when he promised to bring prices down on top of his tariffs tax costing us an extra 15% …… imposed by ditcate outside our laws btw……sorry Dave I don’t like dictators…kind of an American thing.

On 8/22/2025 at 10:09 AM, webfact said:

The Trump administration is on a mission, launching a massive review of over 55 million visas held by foreign individuals in the US.

 

I doubt the entire 55 million are in the US. This number probably includes a lot of people on 10 year visas that only come part of the year, because they're limited to 6 months per year, and spend the rest of their time in their home countries. If people are overstaying, deport them. Every encounter with an illegal should result in deportation too, not to mention the criminal ones. But I do think this 55 million INSIDE the US is overstated.

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Translation costing American consumers more when he promised to bring prices down on top of his tariffs tax costing us an extra 15% …… imposed by ditcate outside our laws btw……sorry Dave I don’t like dictators…kind of an American thing.

Translation: The laft does not care about the wages of the poor, all they care about is cheap produce. 

 

Why not eliminate corporate income taxes for ag companies? That way they can pay the poor workers more, but keep the prices down for the greedy leftists. 

On 8/23/2025 at 2:16 PM, impulse said:

 

Once you've programmed the computer 

 

 

Is the data accurate? The system is not just checking activity in the US, but activity outside of the US. Decisions are being rendered based on foreign criminal records that may or may not be accurate. Also indicates the reach of the US into the lives of people around the world.

It's a start. 

3 hours ago, MicroB said:

 

 

Is the data accurate? The system is not just checking activity in the US, but activity outside of the US. Decisions are being rendered based on foreign criminal records that may or may not be accurate. Also indicates the reach of the US into the lives of people around the world.

So people with records of criminal activity are often not actually involved in criminal activity?

 

Should we let them in if the promise to be good?

Trump is just trying to remove (potential) opposition to his regime change plans.