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US Revoked over 1.75 Lakh Visas During Trump's Tenure
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Washington: The US on Monday announced that it had revoked more than 1.75 lakh visas during President Donald Trump's tenure for a range of crimes from reckless driving to sexual assault.
In a statement, the Department of State said the revocations resulted from continuous vetting operations that ensure visa recipients abide by their visa terms and do not endanger Americans.
"A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement, and other crimes," the state department said.
It said some of the individuals whose visas were revoked included a foreign national who was charged with felony rape and sexual battery – including of a victim who was mentally disabled.
A foreign national charged with felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a minor also had his visa revoked.