US to revoke visas of asylum seekers

The US State Department is planning to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the US. According to reports, up to 200,000 visas may be revoked, specifically B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, of individuals who have sought asylum after entering the US.

The move, which would be the largest mass revocation of visas in US history, is being coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security. A State Department spokesman, Tommy Pigott, stated that they are identifying and revoking the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who claimed to be short-term visitors but then filed for asylum to stay permanently.

The revocations would not necessarily mean immediate deportation, as people with pending asylum claims could lose their classification as business or tourist visitors while their cases continue under a different immigration status. The policy is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, although it may face legal challenges.

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