'A privilege, not a right': US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
The United States administration plans to revoke visas for approximately 200,000 asylum seekers, classifying visa acquisition for asylum purposes as fraudulent activity. According to State Department officials, obtaining travel documents with the intention to seek asylum constitutes grounds for immediate visa revocation and legal consequences. This policy represents a significant shift in immigration enforcement, treating asylum applications as violations rather than legitimate humanitarian requests.
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'A privilege, not a right': US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” State Department spokesman says.
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