Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department plans to vet all 55 million foreigners in the United States on visas, looking for overstays, threats and "terrorist activity."
"The State Department revokes visas any time there are indications of a potential ineligibility, which includes things like any indicators of overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, engaging in any form of terrorist activity, or providing support to a terrorist organization," a State Department spokesperson told The Hill in an emailed statement.
"We review all available information as part of our vetting, including law enforcement or immigration records or any other information that comes to light after visa issuance indicating a potential ineligibility under the [Immigration and Nationality Act]," the spokesperson added.
In fiscal year 2024, the State Department issued close to 11 million temporary visas. The majority, 77%, were for business or tourism, while 7% were for students or visiting academics and their families.
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