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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke business and tourist visas held by as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum in the U.S. The State Department is expected to announce the sweeping action soon, according to internal documents and two U.S. officials cited by The Associated Press.

The targeted visas are B1 and B2 types, issued between 2016 and 2026, to those who subsequently sought asylum. If implemented, this would represent the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and could face legal challenges.

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State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated, “We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.” The total number of affected individuals remains uncertain, with the process occurring on a “rolling basis.”

The revocation process would not automatically result in immediate deportations. Individuals with pending asylum cases would typically be reclassified, losing their status as business or tourist travelers.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized that asylum should not be used as a means to bypass immigration laws, stating, “People in the US and all over the world are fed up with bogus asylum claims. Asylum isn’t supposed to be a loophole to circumvent immigration law.”

B1 visas are usually issued for business purposes, while B2 visas cover tourism, family visits, and medical care. Visa applicants currently must show intentions to return to their original countries.

The potential visa revocations align with the Trump administration’s efforts to address perceived abuses of the immigration system. The State Department has already revoked approximately 175,000 visas over the past 18 months. Fox News Digital was unable to reach the State Department for comment.