US Reportedly Plans Mass Visa Revocations for Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke business and tourist visas for as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, according to an Associated Press report citing State Department documents and U.S. officials.

If implemented, this action would represent the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history. The State Department is expected to announce the revocation of B1 and B2 visas, typically issued for business and tourism, within the coming weeks. These visas were issued between 2016 and 2026 to individuals who have since sought or are currently seeking asylum.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau had previously stated on X/Twitter that the American immigration system has "long been swamped by frivolous asylum claims." The report indicates that the visa revocations would be coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security.

While the revocations would not necessarily lead to immediate deportation, most individuals with pending asylum cases would likely have their status re-categorized, losing their standing as business or tourism travelers. The State Department has previously reported revoking over 175,000 visas under the Trump administration as part of its broader immigration crackdown.

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The American immigration system has long been swamped by frivolous asylum claims.