Trump plans largest mass visa cancellation in history: Who will it affect?
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to cancel B-1 and B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for people who have sought asylum in the United States. This visa revocation could affect up to 200,000 individuals and is part of a larger immigration crackdown during Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department will revoke business (B-1) and tourist (B-2) visas of people who applied for or are seeking asylum.
- The visa cancellation covers visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
- Up to 200,000 visa holders could be affected according to government estimates.
- The administration says some people use these short-term visas to enter the U.S. but then apply for asylum to stay permanently.
- This action is part of a broader effort by President Trump to tighten immigration controls, including visa and green card cancellations.
- The administration has also taken steps to limit birthright citizenship and has faced legal challenges over these policies.
- In a recent separate action, more than 175,000 visas were revoked for reasons such as criminal activity or visa fraud.
- Some visa restrictions, like suspending visas for citizens of 75 countries, have been overturned by courts for discrimination.
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