US set for largest mass visa revocation in history: Categories likely to be hit

Federal authorities under the Trump administration are reportedly organising an immigration enforcement action to cancel the business and travel visas of up to 2,00,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are actively pursuing asylum within the US. If executed, the initiative would represent the single largest mass cancellation of visas in American history and is said to face significant legal opposition in court.Barring revisions or judicial intervention, the US Department of State plans to reveal the cancellation policy in the coming weeks alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Associated Press cited internal agency records and confirmation by two American officials.‘B1/B2 visas to be impacted’The report says that the measure focuses on B1 (business) and B2 (tourism, family visits, or medical treatment) visas granted between 2016 and 2026 to individuals who subsequently requested asylum.