Trump administration plans to revoke B1/B2 visas of 200,000

By The BriefBrief

The Trump administration is planning to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by about 200,000 asylum seekers, AP reports. If carried out, it would be the largest single mass visa revocation in U.S. history.

WHO: Trump administration

WHAT: Plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas of about 200,000 asylum seekers

WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

US plans mass visa revocations for asylum-seekers · Aug 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
US plans to revoke up to 200,000 asylum seekers’ visas · Aug 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
U.S. plans mass visa revocations for up to 200,000 asylum seekers · Aug 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET

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