U.S. PREPARING TO REVOKE UP TO 200,000 B-1/B-2 VISAS

The U.S. government is reportedly preparing for what could become the largest single mass visa revocation in U.S. history, potentially affecting up to 200,000 foreign nationals.

According to documents and U.S. officials cited by the Associated Press, the planned action targets certain B-1/B-2 visa holders who entered as temporary visitors but later applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States.

Key Points to Note:

The proposed action specifically targets certain B-1 business and B-2 tourist visa holders who have sought asylum in the United States.

The review reportedly covers affected B-1/B-2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026.

Up to 200,000 foreign nationals could potentially be affected, although the final number has not been confirmed.

The State Department is reportedly coordinating with DHS to identify affected visa holders.

Visa revocation does not necessarily mean immediate deportation. According to officials cited by AP, many people with pending asylum cases could lose their B-1/B-2 visa classification while their asylum matters remain pending.

The policy has not yet been formally announced or finalized and could still be revised or face legal challenges.

What This Means:

Individuals who entered the United States on B-1/B-2 visas and subsequently applied for asylum should closely monitor this development.

Importantly, this report does not say that simply applying for asylum is being eliminated or that all asylum applicants will be deported. The reported action concerns the underlying B-1/B-2 visas of certain individuals who subsequently sought asylum.

The State Department is expected to announce further details in the coming weeks.

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For informational purposes only. The reported policy has not yet been finalized and may change. This communication does not constitute legal advice.