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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 25, 2026Hillsborough

Trump administration prepares to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 asylum applicants

The federal government is planning to cancel the business and tourism visas of approximately 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. This action would represent the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history.

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Why It Matters

This policy change would directly impact the legal status and travel ability of up to 200,000 individuals currently residing in or seeking entry to the U.S. while pursuing claims.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas.
  • The policy targets up to 200,000 foreign nationals.
  • The revocation applies to individuals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status.
  • This would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history.
  • The administration expects the move to face legal challenges.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services“Provided asylum request data to the State Department”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personChristopher Landau“Deputy Secretary of State”organizationDepartment of State“Federal agency managing visa revocations”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency coordinating with State Department”personTommy Pigott“State Department spokesman”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch entity initiating the visa revocation policy.”