In a bombshell announcement, the Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of all 80,606 Zimbabweans living in the United States, with plans to deport anyone found to be out of status.
The review will target expired work permits, overstayed student visas, and undocumented stays in what officials are calling a “compliance and security reassessment.”
Zimbabwean communities across Washington, D.C., Southern California, New York City, Texas, New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Atlanta, Massachusetts, and Indiana are now in panic mode. Many of those affected are students, healthcare workers, tech experts, and young professionals making vital contributions to the U.S. economy.
“This is causing fear and confusion,” said a Zimbabwean leader in New Jersey. “Families are crying, students are scrambling, and even some green card holders are unsure what’s next.”
Immigration experts warn that the deportations could disrupt hospitals, universities, and tech companies where Zimbabwean talent plays a key role.
Community organizations are urging calm but advising Zimbabweans to renew all paperwork immediately and seek legal support.
The White House has not yet released an official statement, but insiders say the move is part of a broader pre-election immigration crackdown.
This is a developing story — expect more updates in the coming days.
