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Original Date Announced
August 25, 2026The Washington Post reports that Department of State is coordinating with DHS to identify individuals who entered the United States on business and tourist (B1 and B2) visas between 2016 and 2026 and then filed for asylum, intending to stay permanently. DOS explained that it would revoke an unspecified number of visas on a "rolling basis" but did not state what would happen to pending asylum claims.
2026.09.26 Reported: State Dept. to revoke tourist, business visas for those who claimed asylum - Washington PostEffective Date
August 25, 2026Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas Asylum, Withholding and CATAssociated or Derivative Policies
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