USCIS Warns: Visas and Green Cards Can Be Revoked for Advocating Violence or Terrorism

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new advisory warning immigrants that their visas or green cards may be revoked if they promote or support violence, terrorism, or related activity.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, USCIS emphasized,

“Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is a privilege. Our laws and values must be respected. If you advocate for violence, endorse or support terrorist activity, or encourage others to do so, you are no longer eligible to stay in the U.S.”

What Visa Holders Need to Know

Under the Trump administration, immigration policies have grown increasingly strict, with new advisories and enforcement measures rolling out frequently. Just months ago, the visas of over 300 international students were reportedly revoked due to alleged involvement in “campus activism” and the sharing of “anti-national content.”

This warning applies to all visa categories, including H-1B (work), F-1 (student), and even permanent residents (green card holders). The administration has signaled a zero-tolerance stance on content viewed as anti-Semitic or supportive of terrorism. With so many policies affecting immigrants Green card holders with expired Green Cards or soon to expire Green cards are renewing them and lots of eligible permanent residents are applying for citizenship.

In just the last year about a million Green Card holders applied for citizenship. A lot of advocacy groups are urging eligible permanent residents to apply for citizenship.

Social Media Scrutiny

Immigrants are also being cautioned that their social media activity may be reviewed and used as a basis for visa denial or revocation. Posts that support groups designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S.—such as Hamas, Hezbollah, or Yemen’s Houthi movement—could negatively impact visa eligibility.

Furthermore, the U.S. Department of State confirmed that student visa applicants under the F, M (vocational), and J (exchange) categories will face additional scrutiny. Those found to support terrorist organizations online may be barred from entering or studying in the United States.

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