Trump admin eyes historic mass visa revocation targeting up to 200K asylum seekers: report
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who applied for asylum in the United States.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration plans to revoke business and tourist visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum in the U.S.
- The action targets B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to those who later sought asylum.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated the goal is to identify and revoke visas of those claiming short-term visits but seeking to stay permanently.
- This move would not automatically lead to immediate deportations, but visa holders would lose their status as business or tourist travelers.
- Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau believes asylum should not be used to bypass immigration laws.