The Trump administration is preparing to launch a mass visa revocation impacting business and tourism visas owned by up to 200,000 foreigners, the Associated Press reported, a move that would mark the largest revocation in U.S. history.
Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP
Key Takeaways
- The State Department is expected to soon announce the revocation of B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to people who sought asylum or are now seeking asylum, according to the AP, which cited State Department documents and two unnamed U.S. officials.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott confirmed the revocation to the AP, but did not confirm the number of revocations, saying, there will be revocations of “nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.”
- The move is expected to be challenged in court.
- Forbes has reached out to the State Department for comment.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Want to see more Forbes articles on your feed? Tap here to make Forbes Australia a preferred source on Google.
Look back on the week that was with hand-picked articles from Australia and around the world. Sign up to the Forbes Australia newsletter here or become a member here.
