# Trump administration plans to revoke visas of asylum seekers, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/31044

- France 24, 2026-08-24 22:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260824-trump-administration-revoke-visas-foreigners-seeking-asylum

> The Trump administration said Monday that it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.

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