Media: The US State Department will check the visas of 55 million foreigners for violations

    The US State Department plans to examine the visas of more than 55 million foreigners in order to identify those who may have them cancelled or who may face deportation for violating immigration rules, the Associated Press reported.

    "All visa holders in the United States are subject to an "ongoing review" to identify any signs that they may not be eligible to receive this document," the State Department told the agency.

    The US authorities noted that they are looking for offenses such as visa overstaying, criminal activity, threats to public safety, participation in any form of terrorist activity or providing support to a terrorist organization.

    If such information is discovered, the visa will be cancelled. If the visa holder is currently in the United States, then this person may face deportation.

    On the day of his inauguration on January 20, Donald Trump, in his first speech as the 47th president of the United States, promised to immediately stop the entry of illegal immigrants into American territory and begin the process of extraditing millions of migrants. He also introduced a nationwide state of emergency in connection with the situation on the southern border of the United States. ria.ru.