U.S. to Revoke Visas of Asylum Seekers from Nigeria

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to revoke non-immigrant visas for foreign nationals who entered the United States as short-term visitors but subsequently filed for asylum.

A spokesperson from the U.S. State Department confirmed that they are collaborating with the Department of Homeland Security to identify holders of visitor visas who have sought asylum.

Reports suggest that as many as 200,000 holders of B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas could be impacted. The State Department intends to cancel these visas issued between 2016 and 2026 for anyone who has applied for or is currently seeking asylum.

This action would represent the largest mass revocation of U.S. visas on record. The revocations would not lead to immediate deportation; instead, individuals with active asylum cases would lose their visitor status and be categorized differently.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that the American immigration system has been overwhelmed by frivolous asylum claims.