WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges.
Visa Revocations and Birth Tourism Policy Update
The U.S. administration is currently reviewing the status of B1 and B2 visa holders, which are typically issued for business and tourism purposes, respectively. However, it remains unclear how many of these visa holders are pursuing or have previously sought asylum in the United States, particularly in light of recent visa revocations.
In addition, the administration is intensifying efforts to address birth tourism. This practice involves foreign pregnant women traveling to the U.S. to give birth, thereby granting their child birthright citizenship. Previous attempts by former President Trump to eliminate birthright citizenship have faced legal challenges and were dismissed by courts, including the Supreme Court.
