Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers
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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
Aug 25, 2026
Trump Administration Aims to Revoke Visas of Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
Aug 25, 2026
US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers
If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.
Aug 25, 2026
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Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for skilled worker visas
A new proposal would charge employers $US103,265 for H-1B visas and attempt to make permanent a temporary rule challenged by the US courts.
Aug 25, 2026
Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by people who've sought asylum in the U.S., AP first reported on Monday. Why it matters: It would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and would likely trigger legal challenges. What they're saying: "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
Aug 24, 2026
Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. subject to the annual statutory cap. Notice of the proposed rule says the fee would be used for the federal government’s costs of…
Aug 24, 2026