Nigeria: US to Revoke 200,000 Visas

The United States plans to revoke approximately 200,000 visas, marking the largest mass revocation in US history, according to the Department of State. This move, anticipated to face legal challenges, will target business and tourism visas of foreigners seeking asylum in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating with the State Department to identify and revoke these visas.

B1 visas, for business trips, and B2 visas, for tourism, family visits, or medical care, will be affected if the visa holder has either applied for or is currently seeking asylum in the United States. The revocation process is ongoing and will be carried out on a rolling basis, though immediate deportation is not guaranteed for those affected.

This action follows a series of restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, including demands for more information on immigrant social media histories and the posting of expensive bonds for visa processing.