The United States government is considering the mass cancellation of up to 200,000 business and tourist visas belonging to foreigners who have applied for asylum.
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The proposed action by the Donald Trump administration could affect holders of B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
According to documents obtained by The Associated Press and US officials, the State Department is expected to begin announcing the revocations in the coming weeks.
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Why the visas are being targeted
The administration is focusing on foreigners who entered the US as temporary visitors before seeking asylum.
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State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the department was working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify affected visa holders.
nationals travelling to the US to give birth.
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Trump has repeatedly attempted to end birthright citizenship, although courts, including the Supreme Court, have rejected or blocked those efforts.
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Documents obtained by AP indicate that the latest screening exercise began after the State Department received information from US Citizenship and Immigration Services about asylum applications.
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