The Trump administration announced a comprehensive review affecting over 55 million valid U.S. visa holders worldwide, implementing ongoing evaluations that may lead to revocations if new information indicates ineligibility for entry or residence.

This initiative represents a significant step in the administration's broader immigration strategy.

The State Department described this measure as "continuous vetting," focusing on potential factors such as overstaying visas, engaging in criminal activity, or posing threats to public safety and national security.

If a visa is annulled while the holder resides within the United States, deportation proceedings could ensue.

This expansive effort amplifies previous post-issuance screenings mainly targeting students and exchange visitors, aligning with enhanced pre-entry checks introduced earlier this year.

These include increased scrutiny of social media accounts during application assessments.

On another note, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared an immediate halt to issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers due to concerns over foreign drivers jeopardizing road safety and domestic livelihoods.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, he emphasized the risks posed by the rising number of international operators on American roads.

The State Department clarified that suspending these visas allows time for reviewing "screening and vetting protocols," stressing the importance of stringent standards for both public safety and economic resilience.

This latest directive forms part of an ongoing strategy aimed at increasing obstacles for visa applicants through measures like more frequent personal interviews and heightened post-grant oversight using law enforcement databases.

The department's review process involves examining various records – from applicants' social media presence to legal documents from their home countries – along with any infractions committed within U.S. borders.

Advanced data analysis tools have been introduced to scrutinize current and prospective applicants more thoroughly than ever before, including mandatory adjustments to privacy settings during consular interviews.

Acknowledging its commitment to safeguarding national security since President Trump's inauguration, the State Department reported revoking substantially more visas compared to previous years - notably quadrupling student visa cancellations within similar timeframes.

Effective immediately we are pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers. 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.” - Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio)