New Delhi, April 14 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a strong statement reinforcing the country's stance on visa enforcement and national security, declared, "Visiting America is not an entitlement. It is a privilege extended to those who respect our laws and values."

In an opinion piece published by Fox News, Rubio underscored that US visas are a privilege, not a right-and that privilege can and will be revoked if abused.

Rubio highlighted the foundational role of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) in determining who can enter the United States. The law specifically bars foreign nationals who endorse or support terrorist activity, including affiliations with designated groups like Hamas, from obtaining a US visa.

"The IN...