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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
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· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A significant number, potentially up to 200,000, could be affected. The move is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, unless it is challenged or revised.
Foreigners who have applied for asylum in the US may face visa revocation. A significant number, potentially up to 200,000, could be affected. The visas in question are for business and tourism purposes.
The move is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, unless it is challenged or revised. It would involve coordination between government departments.
Further details are available from the source, including the timeframe for the visas that would be revoked and the government agencies involved in the process.
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Category: business Published: August 25, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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