The Trump administration says that it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid US visas for any violations that could lead to deportation.
This, the administration says, as part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States.
In a written answer to a question from Associated Press, the State Department said all US visa holders, which can include tourists from many countries, are subject to continuous vetting.
With an eye towards any indication that could be ineligible for permission to enter or stay in the US. Should such information be found, the visa will be revoked. And if the visa holder is in the United States, he or she would be subject to deportation.
Since President Trump took office, his administration has focused on deporting migrants illegally in the United States, as well as holders of student and visitor exchange visas.
The State Department's new language suggests that the continual vetting process, which officials acknowledge is time-consuming, is far more widespread, and could mean even those approved to be in the US could abruptly see those permissions revoked.
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