Event Brief
US plans mass visa revocations for asylum-seekers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (17)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States, officials said. The move would target a large group of applicants and current seekers tied to asylum applications.
WHO: Trump administration officials
WHAT: Preparing to revoke business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the United States
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 12:56 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The revocations are tied to foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 25 US plans to revoke up to 200,000 asylum seekers’ visas
- 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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