Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to cancel the non-immigrant business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown aimed at limiting people who use short-term visas to stay in the U.S. permanently by claiming asylum.Key Facts
- The administration will revoke B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas issued between 2016 and 2026 for foreigners applying for asylum.
- Up to 200,000 visas could be canceled, potentially the largest visa revocation in U.S. history.
- The government is working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify individuals who entered as visitors but filed for asylum.
- Those affected may not be immediately deported but will lose their visitor visa status.
- Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the immigration system has many frivolous asylum claims.
- Since earlier this year, the Trump administration has already canceled more than 175,000 visas.
- President Trump aims to improve national security by cracking down on immigration.
- Critics say the crackdown violates legal rights and increases risks for ethnic minorities.
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