Even foreigners holding valid U.S. visas could be subject to deportation thanks to a new State Department policy under the Trump administration.
The Associated Press reported Thursday that the State Department is reviewing the records of 55 million foreigners who hold visas to see if those residents broke any rules and thus become ineligible to live in the United States.
The department told the AP that visa holders are subject to 'continuous vetting.'
'We review all available information as part of our vetting, including law enforcement or immigration records of any other information that comes to light after visa issuance indicating a potential liability,' the State Department said.
The department told the AP that it is looking for individuals who have overstayed their visas, conducted criminal activity and are threats to public safety.
