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U.S. to revoke visas from 200,000 foreigners, White House says

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

WASHINGTON — The White House said it is set to take away as many as 200,000 visas from foreigners, in what it called the largest mass revocation in U.S. history.

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  1. U.S. is set for largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  2. Newest

    U.S. to revoke visas from 200,000 foreigners, White House says

    Headline from The Columbian ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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  1. Just the News

    State Department planning mass revocation of 200,000 visas: AP (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The effort comes as State works with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify recipients who used the visas for short-term entry, but instead filed for asylum to try to secure a permanent stay.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    U.S. preparing for largest mass visa revocation in history, officials say (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is expected to announce the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    US is preparing to rescind up to 200,000 business and tourism visas in largest mass visa revocation ever, officials say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    US is preparing to rescind up to 200,000 business and tourism visas in largest mass visa revocation ever, officials say

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States

  5. PBS NewsHour

    U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

  6. Axios

    Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by people who've sought asylum in the U.S., AP first reported on Monday. Why it matters: It would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and would likely trigger legal challenges.

  7. Forbes

    Trump Administration Preparing For Largest Visa Revocation In U.S. History, Report Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The revocation concerns B1 and B2 visas issued in the last 10 years.

  8. Revolver News

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visitor visas of asylum seekers (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s administration said today it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the U.S., marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown.

  10. France 24

    Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who 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 revocati…

  11. The Hill

    Trump administration preparing to revoke visas of up to 200K foreigners in largest mass visa revocation ever (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas from up to 200,000 migrants who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the U.S. on a rolling basis — a move that would trigger the largest mass visa revocation ever, The Associated Press reported Monday.

  12. Washington Examiner

    US to target 200,000 foreigners in nation’s largest-ever mass visa revocation (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The United States is reportedly planning to revoke hundreds of thousands of visas, the largest such revocation in U.S. history. The plan was revealed to the Associated Press by two U.S. officials and outlined in documents viewed by the outlet.

  13. Fox News

    Trump admin eyes historic mass visa revocation targeting up to 200K asylum seekers: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who applied for asylum in the United States.

  14. Anchorage Daily News

    U.S. is set for largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges.

  15. Al Jazeera

    US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.

  16. The Guardian

    Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The state department will revoke B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, whose holders have sought or are now seeking asylum Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in th…

  17. The Daily Caller

    Trump Admin To Rescind 200,000 Visas In Largest Mass Revocation Ever: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Trump Admin To Rescind 200,000 Visas In Largest Mass Revocation Ever: REPORT

  18. New York Post

    Trump admin to target 200,000 foreigners in largest mass visa revocation ever: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The revocations will target the holders of B1 and B2 visas, issued between 2016 and 2026, who have sought or are currently seeking asylum.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    US: Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The State Department is reportedly looking to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas, in what could be the largest mass visa revocation in US history.

  20. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    US to revoke up to 200,000 visas (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S.

  21. American Greatness

    Trump Administration to Revoke Visas of Foreigners Who Seek Asylum (opens American Greatness)

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    American Greatness's feed description

    The Trump administration plans to revoke business and tourist visas held by foreigners who entered the United States as temporary visitors and later applied for […] Source

  22. WFLA

    US set for largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200K foreigners (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S.

  23. News Nation Now

    Trump to revoke up to 200K visas in largest visa revocation ever (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Current B1 and B2 visa applicants are asked to affirm they will not apply for asylum.

  24. Latin Times

    Trump Plans to Revoke Up to 200,000 U.S. Tourist Visas: Who Is Targeted and What Happens Next (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to revoke as many as 200,000 business and tourism visas held by foreigners who applied for asylum after entering the United States, a sweeping action that could become the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history.

  25. Revolver News

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