Trump Administration Plans Massive Cancellation of Up to 200,000 Visas
The Trump Administration intends to cancel up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026. This action primarily targets individuals who entered on short-term visas and later sought asylum. The revocation removes temporary status but does not automatically result in immediate deportation.
The Trump Administration plans a historically large-scale cancellation of up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026. The main focus of this measure is the revocation of status for individuals who initially entered on short-term visas and subsequently applied for asylum. It is important to note that the cancellation of status eliminates temporary visitor status but does not necessarily lead to immediate deportation. Previous cancellations already affected over 100,000 visas in 2025, and there was a prior cancellation period that covered over 175,000 visas due to violations or criminal acts.