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US plans to revoke visas of thousands of asylum applicants
The US government announced its intention to revoke work and tourist visas from foreigners who applied for asylum, potentially affecting up to 200,000 people.
The United States government, under President Donald Trump, plans to revoke business and tourism visas from a large number of foreigners who have applied for asylum. This measure is part of a series of stricter immigration policies that have been implemented in recent years.
According to sources, the revocation would affect B1 and B2 visas, which are granted for business and tourism activities and are used by many asylum seekers to enter the country temporarily.
Authorities have indicated that the revocation could impact up to 200,000 visas of individuals in this situation. The Trump administration's immigration policies aim to restrict the entry of asylum seekers and their pursuit of permanent status in the United States.
The State Department confirmed the intention to initiate this revocation, highlighting coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify the visas to be canceled. This action represents one of the largest visa revocations in the country's recent history.
With the announcement, concerns arise regarding the potential consequences for foreigners who are already legally in the United States under these visas and are seeking asylum. The US government intends to intensify monitoring and administrative processes to enforce these changes.
Statements issued by the government indicate that this action is a continuation of the anti-immigration agenda that has characterized the current administration, aiming to more strictly control the granting of asylum status and reverse the trend of welcoming immigrants.