US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers

The United States government is preparing to revoke the visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners. These individuals reportedly entered the U.S. on tourist or business visas but subsequently sought to remain in the country by applying for asylum after their legal stays expired. The plan was disclosed by the State Department on Tuesday.

This policy targets individuals who may have used the asylum system as a means to extend their stay beyond the initial terms of their tourism or business visas. The State Department's announcement indicates a significant move to enforce immigration regulations and potentially alter the status of a large number of foreign nationals currently in the United States.

The specific details of the implementation and the exact criteria for visa revocation were not immediately available. However, the scale of the potential revocations suggests a broad application of the new policy. The U.S. government's action signals a stricter approach to visa overstays and asylum claims made after entry for other purposes.