US Plans Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History

Trump administration officials are preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals ^[1].

The move represents one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration enforcement in recent years. If executed, the scale of the revocations could disrupt international business travel and tourism on a global scale.

Reports indicate the administration is targeting a wide range of business and tourism visas ^[1], ^[2]. This action is described as the largest mass visa revocation in the history of the United States ^[1].

However, the scope of the plan remains unclear due to conflicting reports from government sources. The State Department previously instructed U.S. embassies and consulates not to revoke visas that were already issued to individuals from the 12 travel-ban countries ^[3].

This directive creates a contradiction regarding which foreign nationals are actually at risk. While some reports emphasize the total number of targeted visas, the State Department guidance suggests certain groups are exempt from the current wave of revocations ^[3].

Officials have not provided a specific timeline for the implementation of these revocations, though initial reports surfaced in June 2025 ^[1], ^[3]. The administration has not detailed the specific criteria used to select the 200,000 targeted visas ^[1].

U.S. embassies and consulates are the primary points of contact for visa holders seeking clarity on their status. The State Department continues to manage the application and revocation process for foreign nationals entering the U.S. ^[3].