A State Department official says 85,000 U.S. visas were revoked over safety concerns. New policies include stricter H-1B scrutiny and expanded travel restrictions.

President Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship

The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.

The United States has historically adjusted visa and immigration policies in response to shifts in global security conditions, including after major geopolitical events or changes in administration. Visa revocations for criminal conduct are not uncommon, but large-scale actions such as the 85,000-figure cited this year is unusual. (IANS)

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup,

There are dozens of different types of visas people coming to the United States can seek to clear their entry into the country. The State Department lumps them into two categories: nonimmigrant visas and immigrant visas. Cuyahoga Falls-based immigration attorney Farhad Sethna explains the difference between the two categories.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday said that half of the visas in Minnesota are "fraudulent." Noem did not provide evidence. CBS Minnesota on Thursday reached out to the department seeking that data.

The United States on Wednesday revoked the visas of executives and senior officials of a Mexico-based transportation company the Trump administration accuses of facilitating illegal migration.

US revokes 85,000 visas amid stricter security measures, increased vetting, and heightened scrutiny of high-risk applicants.