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

The state department will revoke B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, whose holders have sought or are now seeking asylum.

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

TL;DR

  • US administration plans to revoke non-immigrant visas of asylum seekers.
  • Up to 200,000 business and tourism visas may be revoked.
  • Visas affected are B1 and B2 issued between 2016 and 2026.
  • This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.
  • Rights groups express concerns about violations of free speech, due process, and potential racial profiling.