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The United States Department of State plans to revoke the tourism and business visas of those who have applied for asylum after arriving in the country, the agency reported this Tuesday.
"We are coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify and revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have arrived in the United States claiming to be temporary visitors, but who then request asylum to remain here permanently," the Department of State indicated to EFE.
It is expected that this measure will apply to those who obtained B1 and B2 visas, which correspond to tourism and business travel, between the years 2016 and 2026, and who have applied for asylum or are currently in the process.
"Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, we are making it clear that a visa is a privilege, not a right," stated Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
The spokesperson added that "these types of visas are issued with the clear understanding that they are for those who intend to return to their country of origin. Obtaining a visa to request asylum is fraud, which is grounds for visa revocation. This is an ongoing process as we uphold the integrity of our visa and asylum laws."
Piggot explained that, since the process will be ongoing, "the number of revocations will remain dynamic and will be carried out progressively."
The measure is part of the restrictive immigration policy being carried out by the Trump Administration.
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