The US administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 visitor visas, described by multiple outlets as the largest mass visa revocation in US history. Reported figures focus on B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas issued over a broad period, with authorities seeking to annul or cancel them while recipients’ asylum requests are pending.

The policy is attributed to actions involving the Department of State and Homeland Security, with the stated aim of removing temporary visitor status during asylum processing. Several outlets report the revocations would apply to people who have applied for asylum or are already seeking it, potentially including those expected to file. Some reporting also notes the measure is intended to deter or disrupt asylum claims after entry.

Outlets differ mainly in emphasis: some underline the scale (“largest in history”), others specify visa categories and timelines, and one or more note that legal challenges are likely. Overall reporting agrees on the core plan to revoke large numbers of B1/B2 visas tied to asylum seekers, on a rolling basis, pending legal and administrative implementation.