Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say
President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Axios · Aug 24, 2026 at 5:12 PM ET
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Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say(opens original report in a new tab)AxiosTier B
Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers(opens original report in a new tab)The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by people who've sought asylum in the U.S., AP first reported on Monday. Why it matters: It would be the largest mass visa… — Axios
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