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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. State Department plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas for asylum seekers

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas for individuals who entered the U.S. legally but subsequently applied for asylum. This measure, expected to be announced in the coming weeks, targets visas issued between 2016 and 2026.

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Why It Matters

The policy could affect up to 200,000 individuals currently in the U.S. who have pending or approved claims after entering on tourist or business visas.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. State Department is working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify and revoke B1 and B2 visas.
  • The policy targets visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
  • The action specifically targets individuals who entered the U.S. on these visas and subsequently filed for asylum.
  • Up to 200,000 individuals could be affected by this measure.
  • The administration justifies the move by citing that asylum applications contradict the original intent of B1/B2 visas (non-immigrant status).
  • Legal experts note that visa revocation does not automatically result in immediate deportation.
  • The measure is expected to face legal challenges.

Who's Mentioned

personMaria Vivanco“Immigration attorney”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Collaborating with the State Department on visa identification”organizationU.S. Department of State“Federal agency responsible for visa issuance and revocation”organizationThe Associated Press“News organization that reported the story”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”