Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

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"Visa fraud for seeking asylum will be targeted" — This could tighten immigration policies and make the process more rigorous.
Up to 200,000 foreign citizens applying for asylum may have their visas revoked or denied — It might significantly reduce the number of people granted asylum in the U.S.

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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesman, said in a statement.

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