Event Brief
US plans to revoke up to 200,000 asylum seekers’ visas
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: The State Department is reportedly seeking to revoke visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who entered the US on tourist or business visas and later sought asylum. The move is described as potentially the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
WHO: US State Department
WHAT: Plans to revoke visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 12:44 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 25 Trump administration plans to revoke B1/B2 visas of 200,000
- Aug 24 U.S. plans mass visa revocations for up to 200,000 asylum seekers
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