AP reports the Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourist visas issued 2016–2026 for holders who have applied for or are applying for asylum. State Department documents and two US officials cited by AP say an announcement could come within weeks, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, and would be handled on a rolling basis. The State Department says it is identifying and revoking visas of foreigners who claimed short-term visitor status t

AP reports the Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourist visas issued 2016–2026 for holders who have applied for or are applying for asylum. State Department documents and two US officials cited by AP say an announcement could come within weeks, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, and would be handled on a rolling basis. The State Department says it is identifying and revoking visas of foreigners who claimed short-term visitor status then sought asylum; revocation would not automatically trigger immediate removal — most asylum applicants under review would be reclassified and lose B1/B2 status. The move, if implemented, would be the largest single visa revocation in US history and is likely to face legal challenges.