The United States government is set to announce the revocation of business and tourist visas for approximately 200,000 foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum, marking the largest single mass visa revocation in US history. According to reports by the Associated Press, this action, expected within weeks, will target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026. The State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, aims to identify foreigners who have entered the US as short-term visitors but subsequently applied for asylum, effectively seeking permanent residency. The revocation will not necessarily lead to immediate deportations; instead, individuals with pending asylum cases will be shifted into a different immigration category, stripping their business or tourist designation while their cases proceed. This move is a response to perceived misuse of tourist and business visas by individuals attempting to enter the US and subsequently apply for asylum. The Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, has publicly criticized such practices, stating that asylum should not be used as a loophole to circumvent immigration law. Since President Donald Trump's second term, there has been a steady increase in visa restrictions, including demanding more information about applicants' social media histories and outright banning the issuance of visas to certain countries. Over the past 18 months, about 175,000 visas have been revoked for individuals convicted or accused of various crimes, as well as those who have publicly criticized US policies, particularly in the Middle East.