The United States government has revoked more than 100,000 visas in what officials describe as a record-high enforcement action, the U.S. States Department has said.

A State Department spokesperson confirmed that the revocations were carried out over the past year as part of intensified immigration enforcement measures under the administration of President Donald Trump.

According to the department, the affected visas cut across several categories, including student, work and visitor visas, with officials noting that approximately 8,000 student visas were among those withdrawn.

The spokesperson said the revocations were largely based on violations of visa conditions, including overstaying permitted periods, involvement in criminal activities such as driving under the influence, theft and assault, as well as other breaches of U.S. immigration and security regulations.

“This is a necessary step to protect public safety and maintain the integrity of the U.S. immigration system,” the spokesperson said, adding that visa privileges could be withdrawn at any time if holders were found to have violated the terms under which they were granted.

The State Department disclosed that the number of visas revoked in the period under review was more than double the figure recorded in the previous year, underscoring what it described as a tougher stance on immigration compliance.

Immigration analysts say the development reflects a broader policy direction by the U.S. government to strengthen screening, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, particularly among non-citizens already residing in the country.

Some civil rights groups, however, have raised concerns over the scale of the revocations, warning that stricter enforcement could affect international students, skilled workers and families with valid ties to the United States.

The State Department maintained that all revocations followed due process and existing laws, stressing that each case was reviewed individually.

The U.S. government said it would continue to enforce immigration laws strictly while urging visa holders to comply fully with the conditions of their stay to avoid sanctions.