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US Revokes 250,000 Visas Since Trump's Return; EB-2 for India Stuck in 2013
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Firstpost•01-10-2026, 07:13
US Revokes 250,000 Visas Since Trump's Return; EB-2 for India Stuck in 2013
- •The US Department of State has revoked over 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025, citing violations, crimes, and national security concerns.
- •Among the revoked visas, 2,300 were linked to birth tourism, a practice where pregnant foreign nationals travel to the US to give birth for automatic citizenship.
- •State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized that visa decisions are national security decisions, with continuous vetting to identify and remove individuals who abuse the immigration system.
- •The October 2026 visa bulletin, described as "most disappointing" by immigration experts, reflects a slow-moving visa process and stringent vetting.
- •While the EB-2 visa is available for India again, its final action cutoff date remains stuck on November 1, 2013, despite China's date advancing to October 1, 2021.
Key Questions Answered
The US Department of State has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
While the EB-2 visa is available for India again, the final action cutoff date remains stuck on November 1, 2013.
A State Department official stated that 2,300 visas were revoked due to birth tourism, where pregnant foreign nationals travel to the US specifically to give birth so their children automatically receive citizenship.
