US plans to revoke thousands of work or business visas for asylum seekers

The United States is preparing to revoke work and business visas for thousands of individuals who have sought asylum after entering the country. A spokesperson for the State Department, Tommy Piggott, confirmed the plan, emphasizing that using a visa to apply for asylum is considered fraud.

Piggott stated that visas are issued with the understanding that they are for temporary visitors intending to return to their home countries. He added that obtaining a visa under false pretenses to remain in the U.S. permanently is grounds for revocation, echoing the Trump administration's stance that U.S. visas are a privilege, not a right.

The plan specifically targets B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas. Associated Press reports suggest this initiative could impact as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum since 2016. If implemented, it would represent the largest visa revocation campaign in U.S. history. This move aligns with a broader strategy to increase immigration restrictions.