The US Department of State says the new ‘continuous vetting’ system will allow it to revoke visas if holders show signs of ineligibility
The US State Department is planning to vet all 55 million foreigners in the country holding US visas, expanding the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
The department says the new “continuous vetting” system will allow it to revoke visas if holders show signs of ineligibility. It could range from overstays and criminal activity to ties with terrorist groups or antisemitism.
Student visas are a particular focus: thousands have already been revoked for overstays, legal violations, or alleged support for terrorist groups.
Officials say the process will pull from law enforcement, immigration records, and even social media reviews, though they admit it will be time-consuming. Immigration experts note that visa holders are already subject to review when new information arises.