Trump administration to revoke visas of asylum seekers, affecting up to 200,000

President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that it intends to revoke the non‑immigrant visas of foreign nationals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. The policy, disclosed in a statement from the White House, would affect an estimated 200,000 individuals, according to the Associated Press, and could become the largest coordinated visa cancellation in U.S. history.

The proposed revocation targets visas such as tourist, student and business visas held by asylum seekers, effectively barring them from entering the country while their claims are pending. Officials said the measure is designed to prevent “abuse of the asylum system” and to prioritize resources for individuals with legitimate immigration needs. The administration has not provided a timeline for implementation, and the policy is expected to face legal challenges and scrutiny from immigration advocates and congressional oversight committees.