US gears up for record-scale visa revocation tied to asylum claims

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas held by people who have sought or are seeking asylum in the United States, in what would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history. The action, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, would not automatically deport these individuals; many would be reclassified and lose their tourist/business status while asylum proceedings continue, and the plan could face legal challenges. The move follows a broader tightening of visa policies and efforts to curb asylum claims.