U.S. preparing for largest mass visa revocation in history, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or currently seeking asylum status in the U.S.
The Trump administration is set to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States, marking the largest mass revocation of visas in U.S. history. The move, expected to be announced in the coming weeks, targets so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, which were granted to individuals who have since sought asylum or are currently doing so.
The decision, made in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, comes amid a series of visa restrictions implemented by the administration under President Donald Trump, including more stringent social media checks and bond requirements for visa applicants. While most affected individuals would not be immediately deported, they would lose their visa status as business or tourism travelers.
The administration aims to prevent those granted asylum from circumventing immigration laws through tourist or business visas.
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