The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning to green card holders and visa recipients, stating that permanent residency and visa privileges will be revoked for individuals found guilty of serious criminal offenses, including advocating or supporting terrorist activities.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, USCIS shared a graphic that read, “Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law.”
The agency emphasized that individuals with green cards or U.S. visas can be deported if they promote violence, endorse terrorism, or encourage others to do so.
“Living in the United States with a visa or green card is a privilege,” the agency added. “Our laws and values must be respected.”
What Is a Green Card?
A green card grants a person lawful permanent resident status, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are multiple pathways to obtain one, including sponsorship by a U.S. family member or employer, refugee or asylum status, or other humanitarian programs.
As of the latest data, there are approximately 12.8 million green card holders in the United States.
The USCIS update comes amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration under former President Donald Trump’s administration.
According to the Associated Press, the administration's proposed spending cuts and border security plan would direct nearly $150 billion toward mass deportation efforts over the next four years.
The plan includes funding for expanded detention facilities, construction of the southern border wall, and thousands of additional immigration enforcement officers.
Currently, around $10 billion of the annual federal budget is allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the lead agency for immigration enforcement.
