U.S. cancels visas for thousands of asylum seekers
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to revoke visas for non-immigrant foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States or are seeking asylum status, as part of a broad crackdown on immigration. The move involves canceling more than 200,000 "B1" and "B2" visas issued between 2016 and 2026, held by individuals who have applied for asylum or are currently seeking it. These measures aim to reduce unwarranted asylum requests, but human rights groups consider them a violation of fundamental rights and say they create an unsafe environment for racial minorities. The cancellation step will not lead to immediate deportation for most of these individuals, but it will negatively impact their status as visitors for business or tourism purposes. This is the largest collective visa cancellation in U.S. history and is part of efforts to curb illegal immigration.
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