New York Post revealed that since January 2025, the Trump administration has pulled back more than 300,000 U.S. visas, a figure that eclipses every prior administration.
Of those, at least 4,000 stem from cases tied to birth tourism—a strategy where foreign nationals seek to give birth in the U.S. to secure citizenship for their child. The revocations are linked to alleged criminal activity, threats to public safety, and immigration fraud.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the agency had revoked visas at a faster rate than any previous administration. "With over 300,000 revocations, we are setting a new pace," he told reporters, emphasizing that the action targets nationals who violate laws or pose national security concerns.
A 32‑year‑old woman from Kenya, whose fiancé had secured a visa for her to give birth in New York, had her visa canceled last month. She said she had planned to travel for a month‑long maternity leave, but the cancellation left her stranded in Nairobi, her baby newborn and her future uncertain.
The State Department confirmed the revocation count rose from 250,000 last month to the current tally after reviewing 23,000 cases last year. The agency plans a comprehensive audit in June 2026, expected to unmask additional violations and tighten visa scrutiny.
As the Trump administration pushes for a stricter immigration posture, the revocation campaign is poised to expand, with officials hinting at a new set of criteria that may target economic migrants and asylum seekers in the coming months.