India, Aug. 22 -- The US government is reviewing over 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations, which can lead to deportation, media reports said on Friday.

It is seen as a growing crackdown launched on immigrants by the US President Donald Trump-led administration since coming to power.

In a written answer to a question from The Associated Press, the State Department said all U.S. visa holders, which can include tourists from many countries, are subject to "continuous vetting," with an eye toward any indication they could be ineligible for permission to enter or stay in the United States.

The US government has paused the issuance of all worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing public safety and the need ...