How many visas has the Trump administration revoked?

The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday, August 10, that the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals since the beginning of the president's current term. Officials say the revocations targeted people who violated visa terms, committed crimes, incited violence against Americans, committed fraud, abused the immigration system, or posed a national-security risk.

What were the most common reasons for revocation?

According to the Department of State, the majority of revocations followed encounters with law enforcement. The leading causes cited were assault, drunk or drugged driving, theft, and drug-related offenses. Among specific cases mentioned: one individual was accused of rape and sexual assault, another of kidnapping and human trafficking, and a third faced more than a dozen charges related to child sexual abuse material.

The government also revoked visas of several foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including one who wrote that he had "died too late."

What is the new visa bond program — and does it affect Brazilians?

On July 31, the State Department announced it was making permanent a pilot visa-bond program that had been tested for one year. Under the program, citizens of 50 countries — mostly in Africa — may be required to post a bond of up to US$20,000 when applying for B1 (business) or B2 (tourism) visas. The bond is designed to deter overstaying.

Consular officers have discretion to determine the bond amount on a case-by-case basis. Brazil is not included in the list of affected countries.

Which countries are affected by the bond requirement?

The 50 countries on the list include Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Cuba, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others — primarily nations in Africa, along with select countries in Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Key Facts:
  • 175,000+ visas revoked since Trump's current term began.
  • Main causes: assault, DUI, theft, drug offenses.
  • Visa bond of up to US$20,000 now permanent for citizens of 50 countries.
  • Affected visa categories: B1 (business) and B2 (tourism).
  • Brazil is NOT on the affected countries list.
  • Pilot program ran for one year before being made permanent on July 31.