More than one lakh visas, including 8,000 student visas, were canceled in 2025 as part of a sweeping crackdown against immigrants in the US citing criminal activity. The US State Department said in a post on social media on Monday, ‘We will continue to extradite these thugs to make America safer.’ The post said, ‘Taking action against those who flout the law for criminal activities in the US, the State Department has canceled 1,00,000 visas, including 8,000 student visas and 2,500 special visas.’

State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that in less than a year, the Trump administration has canceled more than one lakh visas. He said, ‘These include visas for thousands of foreign nationals accused or convicted of crimes like assault, theft and drunk driving.’ According to the news of Fox News, 40 thousand visas were canceled in the last year of former President Joe Biden’s tenure i.e. 2024, in comparison to which more than double the visas were canceled in 2025. It has been said in the news that most of the people whose visas were canceled in 2025 were businessmen and tourists who had stayed in the country longer than the visa period.

Cancellation of student visa is a concern in the education world.

The cancellation of 8,000 student visas is considered to be the most sensitive aspect of this entire action. America is the largest center of higher education for students from all over the world, where millions of students from India, China, Latin America and Africa come to study. The news of student visa cancellations has worried both international students and universities. However, the administration says that the visas of only those students who were found involved in criminal activities have been cancelled.

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Us Indian Green Card Holder: Recent strict immigration steps and rules for green card holders in the US have created concern among many Indians. After the statement of US Vice President JD Vance, it has become necessary for the green card holders to be vigilant about their position. However, immigration lawyers and experts say that most of the green card holders who follow the law need not worrying much, unless they are violating American rules and policies.

According to immigration affairs experts Neha Mahajan and Manjunath Gokre, if the green card holders are following American laws, are not staying out of the US for a long time, and are not involved in criminal activities, they do not have to worry about the cancellation of the green card.

What precautions should be taken by green card holders?
Maintain a permanent residence: Green card holders should maintain permanent residence in the US, such as keeping a house or apartment, keeping American bank accounts, health insurance and driving license active.

Get tax in America: It is necessary to file American income tax on all income and pay taxes. Tax Form 1040 (as resident) should be filed, not as non-residents.

Do not stay out of America for a long time: There is usually no problem when it is outside the US for less than six months. But the investigation can be done if you stay out from six months to a year. The green card can be canceled if the re-entry permit (Form I-131) remains out more than a year.

What documents will be required while entering America?
Valid Green Card (Form I-551)

Home Country Passport

Re-entry permit (if applied)

Current employment of last 3 months payslip

Employment Verification Letter

Last year’s W-2 Form and Federal Income Tax Return

US bank account details

American driving license

Rules related to CBP officer
If the US Customs and Border Security Officer (CBP) asks the green card holder to leave their green card, do not sign any form without consulting a lawyer, including Form I-407. Request an appointment of Deford Inspection (postponed inspection), so that you can present evidence to CBP officials with the lawyer.

Consider US citizenship
Immigration experts believe that green card holders should consider American citizenship, if they are eligible. 5 years after receiving a green card, you can apply for citizenship. This is the best way that you will not worry about losing your status.
Rigorous immigration policy
Given the recent rigorous immigration policies and increasing investigation on green card holders, it is necessary that green card holders follow American laws, update documents, and do not stay out of America for a long time. Green card holders should take precautions to maintain their position and consider American citizenship if necessary.