US to revoke visas of short-term visitors seeking asylum
The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.
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"Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud - which is grounds for visa revocation."
— Tommy Pigott , Executive
"Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio's leadership, we are making clear that a visa is a privilege — not a right."
— Tommy Pigott , Executive
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The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.
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