USA: Trump administration reviews 55 million US visa holders for possible deportation
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 22, 2025, 15:29 IST | Updated: Aug 22, 2025, 15:29 IST
The Trump administration just dropped a new immigration bombshell — and it could change how you get a U.S. visa. A controversial new policy says any “anti-American” ideology may now be used to reject visa, green card, or citizenship applications — including for students and skilled workers.
But what exactly counts as “anti-American”? Could your social media, protests, or political views cost you a future in the U.S.? Immigration lawyers are calling it the return of McCarthyism.
In this deep dive, we break down what the policy says, what it doesn’t, and how it could impact you.
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