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U.S. government says visa revocation aligns with Trump’s “promises made, promises kept” policy.
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Offences include assault, theft, DUI, terrorism, and overstaying visas.
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State Department vows to prioritise safety and interests of American citizens.
The United States government has revoked the visas of about 80,000 foreign nationals, including Nigerians, as part of a major crackdown on criminal and security-related immigration offences.
In a statement released on Thursday, the U.S. Department of State described the move as “promises made, promises kept” by the administration of President Donald Trump.
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The statement emphasised that Mr Trump’s leadership would “always put the safety and interests of the American people first.”
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According to the department, the visa cancellations were linked to a range of offences, including assault, theft, and driving under the influence.
It disclosed that in 2025 alone, 16,000 individuals involved in drunk driving, 12,000 accused of assault, and 8,000 implicated in theft had their visas revoked.
Other categories cited include terrorism, supporting terrorism, public safety threats, and overstaying the duration of approved visas.
While the department did not release the full nationality breakdown, Nigerians and citizens from several other countries were reportedly affected by the mass visa action.
The move is part of the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration enforcement and ensure that foreign nationals residing in the country do not pose risks to public safety.