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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 25, 2026Hillsborough

Trump administration plans mass revocation of up to 200,000 business and tourism visas

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. This action would represent the largest single mass visa revocation in U.S. history.

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Why It Matters

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

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration is planning to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreign nationals.
  • The policy specifically targets individuals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
  • This action is projected to be the largest single mass visa revocation in U.S. history.
  • The administration's plan is expected to face potential 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 the State Department”personTommy Pigott“State Department spokesman”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch entity initiating the visa revocation policy.”