US plans to revoke visas of 200,000 asylum seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by as many as 200,000 people who entered the United States on business or tourist visas and later sought asylum, the Guardian, Al Jazeera and France 24 reported. The outlets said it could become the largest single mass visa revocation in US history.
Why it matters
The policy could affect a large group of asylum seekers without necessarily producing immediate deportations.
Sources
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Part of the August 25, 2026 brief.