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The administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas for foreigners seeking asylum in the United States.

The administration announced that it plans to revoke the non-immigrant B1 and B2 visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. This action, which would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in the country's history, targets individuals who entered the U.S. as short-term visitors but then filed for asylum to stay permanently. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that the government is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to identify these holders. The revocations will not necessarily result in immediate deportation; instead, most individuals with pending asylum cases will be recategorized, losing their status as business or tourism travelers while their cases proceed. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau criticized the move, noting that the immigration system has been swamped by frivolous asylum claims. This initiative is part of a broader immigration crackdown under the administration, which has also included expanded social media vetting, new bond requirements, and increased fees for legal immigration pathways.

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