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US revokes over 175,000 visas, including 'birth tourism' cases

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. administration has revoked over 175,000 visas since taking office, primarily due to criminal involvement.
  • The revoked visas include approximately 100 cases related to "birth tourism," where individuals seek U.S. citizenship for their children.
  • The State Department stated that the majority of cancellations were linked to offenses such as assault, drunk driving, and theft.

The U.S. administration has canceled more than 175,000 visas since its inception, citing criminal activity as the main reason for the revocations. Among the canceled visas are about 100 instances linked to "birth tourism," a practice where individuals travel to the United States to give birth and secure citizenship for their children.

The U.S. State Department announced on the 10th that the "majority of visa cancellations are related to various crimes including assault, drunk driving, and theft." This broad action signals a stricter approach to visa issuance and enforcement.

While the report does not detail specific individuals or nationalities affected, the sheer number indicates a significant impact on international travel and immigration to the United States. The inclusion of birth tourism cases suggests a targeted effort to curb practices perceived as exploiting the U.S. immigration system.

The majority of visa cancellations are related to various crimes including assault, drunk driving, and theft.

— U.S. State DepartmentThe State Department explained the primary reasons behind the extensive visa revocations.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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