Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say

France 24·August 24, 2026 at 10:54 PM+5

france24.com

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.

Read source

Chat about this story

More coverage of this story

The Hill1h ago

Trump administration preparing to revoke visas of up to 200K foreigners in largest mass visa revocation ever

Fortune1h ago

U.S. prepares largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners who are seeking asylum

The Independent — World1h ago

US to rescind 200,000 business and travel visas from those seeking asylum: report

South China Morning Post2h ago

US set for largest mass visa revocation, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners

Axios

Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say

Chat about this story

More coverage of this story

Trump administration preparing to revoke visas of up to 200K foreigners in largest mass visa revocation ever

U.S. prepares largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners who are seeking asylum

US to rescind 200,000 business and travel visas from those seeking asylum: report

US set for largest mass visa revocation, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners

More stories

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a State, without being one' as trade war deepens

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

US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump threatens additional tariffs