The Trump administration is reportedly planning to rescind up to 200,000 business and tourism visas, the reports. The alleged plan, described to the outlet by U.S. officials and State Department documents, could amount to the largest mass cancelation of visas in U.S. history. The mass cancelation would apply to individuals who applied for B1 and B2 visas between 2016 and 2026 then sought asylum, according to the outlet.
The visas, respectively, cover business trips and voyages for tourism, family visits and medical care. The Trump administration has moved aggressively to tighten immigration requirements, halt refugee resettlement and cancel scores of existing visas. Since Trump took office, his administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals, according to the State Department.
That’s quadruple the pace of the final year of the Biden administration, an analysis by The Guardian found. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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