The State Department has revoked more than 80,000 nonimmigrant visas so far this year, more than double the number canceled in the previous year.

The agency attributes the increase to a more stringent enforcement of visa rules and conditions.

Newsweek has contacted the State Department for comment via contact form outside office hours.

Why It Matters

President Donald Trump's plans to conduct widespread deportations have sparked criticism after reports emerged that individuals holding valid visas were being swept up in the raids. The administration has detained and revoked the visas of several critics , including foreign students and temporary workers, raising concerns among immigrant advocates and legal experts.

Critics argue that the moves go beyond targeting individuals with crim

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