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Trump Administration to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas of Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration is set to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the US as temporary visitors and later sought asylum, according to multiple reports.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke up to 200,000 non-immigrant visas, specifically targeting B1 and B2 visas held by individuals who entered the United States as temporary visitors and subsequently applied for asylum.

According to reports from various news outlets, the Department of State is working with the Department of Homeland Security to implement this measure as part of a broader immigration crackdown.

If executed, this would represent the largest mass visa revocation in US history. The decision primarily affects foreigners who have filed for asylum since entering the country on these temporary visas.

The revocation seeks to address concerns over the misuse of temporary visas, as officials note that some individuals initially entered the US with the intent of temporarily visiting but later applied for permanent residency through the asylum process.

A spokesperson for the state department confirmed that the administration is coordinating efforts to identify and systematically revoke the visas of affected individuals, particularly those who have sought asylum since 2016 to 2026.

The move has raised the potential for legal disputes, as some critics argue that it may infringe upon the rights of individuals seeking refuge in the US. Discussions surrounding the implications of this policy are ongoing.

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