The United States is preparing to cancel the business and tourism visas of approximately 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the country. This action, if executed, would mark the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, according to reports by the Associated Press news agency. The State Department is expected to announce this decision within the coming weeks, working in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The targeted visas are B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, held by individuals who have applied for or are seeking asylum. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott confirmed that the department is coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke these visas. However, it's important to note that this action would not automatically lead to deportations; instead, most people with pending asylum cases would be shifted into a different immigration category, effectively stripping their business or tourist designation while their cases proceed. This move is part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to tighten visa restrictions, following President Donald Trump's second term inauguration last year. The administration has implemented stricter requirements for visa applicants, including demands for more information about their social media histories and the posting of expensive bonds for visa processing. Furthermore, visas have been revoked for approximately 175,000 individuals convicted or accused of crimes ranging from drunk driving to rape and robbery, as well as for those who have publicly criticized US policies, particularly in the Middle East.