US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are…
President Donald Trump's administration is set to revoke up to 200,000 foreign business and tourism visas from individuals who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States, according to U.S. officials and State Department documents. This move, which would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history, is expected to face legal challenges and could be announced by the State Department in the coming weeks.
The revocations will target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to those who have sought asylum or are currently seeking it. The decision comes in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is part of a broader trend of increased restrictions on visa applicants under the Trump administration. The administration has tightened visa application requirements, including demanding detailed social media histories, posting security bonds, and banning visa issuance to citizens of certain countries.
The revocations would not lead to immediate deportation but would instead recategorize these individuals as non-business or non-tourism travelers, according to officials.
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