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politics2 months ago•2 min saved

State Department halts immigrant visas, plans mass revocation of tourist permits for asylum seekers

The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications to train consular staff on stricter public charge rules and is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by individuals who have sought asylum. While the visa pause is expected to be temporary, the mass revocation would be the largest in U.S. history and is designed to deter future asylum claims by signaling that temporary visitor status will not be tolerated for those seeking permanent residence.

via NBC News|

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politics2 months ago

US State Department to Revoke Visas of Asylum Seekers in Historic Mass Action

The US State Department plans to revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 for individuals who have sought or are currently seeking asylum. This move, potentially affecting up to 200,000 people, aims to close what officials call a loophole allowing temporary visitors to remain permanently. While revocation strips visitor status, it does not automatically end asylum proceedings or trigger immediate deportation, though it may leave individuals without legal fallback status if their claims are denied.

via BBC|

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immigration-policy3 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Considers Border Deal to Alter Asylum Law for Ukraine Aid: Analysis"

The Biden administration is considering potential compromises on asylum law in order to secure Republican support for the president's $106 billion supplemental aid package, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, the southern border, and Taiwan. White House and Department of Homeland Security officials have engaged in discussions with Democratic lawmakers and immigration policy advocates, floating changes to asylum policy as a means of appeasing Republicans opposed to aid for Ukraine. While Democrats have expressed a willingness to engage in talks, they have resisted making concessions without knowing the specific policy asks from Republicans. The potential asylum reform being discussed is a change to the credible fear standard, which could result in fewer migrants being able to apply for asylum. However, such a compromise could face backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

via POLITICO|

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