The United States is preparing what could become the largest visa revocation in its history, a move that may affect up to 200,000 foreign nationals, according to reporting from Estadão. The Brazilian outlet said the planned action would target individuals who have pending asylum applications.
The report follows an earlier announcement that the Trump administration has suspended scheduling for immigrant visa interviews worldwide, including in Brazil. That pause, first covered by G1 and Folha de S.Paulo, halts new appointments for people seeking to enter the US through immigrant visa channels.
Estadão’s report, published Tuesday, indicates the revocation effort is still being prepared and has not yet been formally enacted. The figure of 200,000 people is based on the number of asylum seekers whose cases may be affected, according to the outlet and other Brazilian media, including Jovem Pan and Instituto Humanitas Unisinos.
The suspension of interview scheduling is already in effect globally, which means applicants in Brazil and other countries cannot book new appointments for the time being. The combination of the scheduling pause and the potential mass revocation signals a broader tightening of US immigration procedures under the current administration.
The exact timeline for the revocation remains unclear, and no official confirmation from US authorities has been cited in the reports. The move, if implemented, would mark a significant shift in how the US handles pending asylum cases.
Observers will be watching for official guidance from the US government on whether the revocation will apply retroactively to all pending cases or only to new applications.
