The State Department spokesman said that the action will impact “foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.”
The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security are preparing to revoke business and tourism visas from holders who have sought asylum. This would affect approximately 200,000 foreign nationals with B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggot said, “We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.”
He added, “The process will be ongoing, the number of revocations remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.”
The planned revocations will not necessarily result in the immediate deportation of those affected, as many of the current pending asylum cases could be recategorized. However, officials have stated that they would lose their status as business or tourism travelers. In addition, current applicants for business and tourism visas are being asked to confirm that they do not plan to apply for asylum in the U.S. and prove their intent to return to their home country.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Rubio to be prudent in his approach to visa revocation.
- For Secretary Mullin as he collaborates with the State Department regarding asylum requests.
- For President Trump to be discerning in his approach to federal immigration enforcement and asylum policies.
Sources: MSN, Wall Street Journal, AP News
