'US set to revoke visas of up to 200,000 foreigners'
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The United States administration is set to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the country, according to the Associated Press (AP). This would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history, as reported by the AP based on State Department documents and two U.S. officials.
The revocation would target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, which are for business and tourism purposes. The action would be coordinated with the Homeland Security Department, and while it might not lead to immediate deportation, most individuals with pending asylum cases would be reclassified and lose their business or tourism travel status.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently criticized the U.S. immigration system for being overwhelmed by frivolous asylum claims. The State Department reported revoking over 175,000 visas under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has implemented a stringent immigration policy aimed at enhancing domestic security, a move that rights groups have denounced for violating free speech and due process rights, particularly affecting ethnic minorities.
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