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Trump administration to revoke visas of short
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreign nationals who entered the US on short-term B1/B2 visitor visas but later applied for asylum, labeling such actions as visa fraud.
- Hundreds of thousands of visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to individuals seeking asylum after arrival could be affected, with revocations occurring on a rolling basis.
- The State Department, under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, emphasizes that visas are privileges granted with the expectation that holders will return home and not seek permanent asylum.
- Over 175,000 visas have already been revoked since Trump took office for various violations, including visa fraud, criminal activity, and threats to national security.
- These revocations follow a recent court ruling that struck down Trump's visa ban on 75 countries, and consular officers are undergoing training to implement stricter visa policies.
