US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is planning to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States. This move aims to target individuals who entered the country on short-term visas but subsequently sought permanent residency through asylum claims.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in immigration enforcement that could lead to widespread legal challenges and impact the status of thousands of foreign nationals.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges.
Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce in the coming weeks the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum, according to State Department documents obtained by The Associated Press and two U.S. officials. The action will be taken in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.
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