Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:48am on 26 Aug 2026,Wednesday International
The Trump administration plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the US, the State Department said Monday. Officials are coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to identify people who entered as short-term visitors but later sought asylum to remain permanently. The Associated Press, citing State Department documents and two US officials, reported that up to 200,000 B1 and B2 business and tourism visas issued between 2016 and 2026 could be revoked. If carried out, the move would be the largest single mass visa revocation in US history. Revocation would not necessarily mean immediate deportation, while rights groups have raised due process concerns. (PC: X/@HQNewsNow)
