US revokes status of 2.2 million undocumented immigrants since 2025

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reported a significant surge in immigration enforcement actions, revoking the status of approximately 2.2 million undocumented immigrants since the start of 2025. The agency's enforcement pace represents a sharp departure from previous policy approaches, marking a substantial increase in deportation-related activities.

According to USCIS data, the rate of enforcement actions initiated since January 2025 is nearly seven times higher than the comparable figures from the final two years of the Biden administration. This acceleration reflects a fundamental shift in immigration enforcement priorities and represents one of the most aggressive enforcement periods in recent years.

The scale of these actions highlights the broader policy changes now underway in US immigration enforcement. The removal of status affects undocumented individuals across various categories, though specific demographic breakdowns and details regarding the enforcement categories have not been fully outlined.

The dramatic increase in enforcement activity has potential implications for immigrant communities across the United States, though broader impacts on the labour market, economy, and affected communities remain subjects of ongoing analysis and debate among policymakers and advocacy groups.