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Trump administration tightens U.S. visa policy with mass revocations and H-1B fee hikes

The Trump administration advances sweeping visa restrictions, including a plan to revoke up to 200,000 asylum-seeker visas and a proposed $103,265 fee on new H-1B petitions.

2 stories37 sourcesUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Aug 24, 2026
The Trump administration prepares to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas from foreigners who sought asylum, potentially the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history.
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Aug 24, 2026
DHS advances a rule imposing a $103,265 fee on new H-1B petitions filed from outside the U.S., facing ongoing legal challenges.
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US planned mass visa revocation for 200,000 foreigners

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourism visas for foreigners who have sought asylum or are currently pursuing asylum, potentially constituting the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and raising legal challenges. The plan, coordinated with DHS and described as closing a loophole where short-term visitors apply for asylum, would roll out over time and may not immediately deport affected individuals as cases are recategorized or adjusted.

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Trump administration proposes $103,265 H-1B visa fee

The Trump administration’s DHS is advancing a formal rule to impose a $103,265 fee on new H-1B petitions, expanding a six-figure charge that courts have already challenged and that would apply to petitions from outside the United States. The proposal, now in a 30-day public comment period with potential finalization by year-end, faces ongoing legal battles and underscores a broader push to tighten the H-1B program, while renewals and cap-exempt petitions would be unaffected.

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