US revokes over 6,000 visas linked to birth tourism, State Department says
The State Department says it has revoked more than 6,000 visas from people involved in or facilitating birth tourism.
The United States Department of State has revoked over 6,000 visas associated with birth tourism on November 12, according to the department. This action comes as the Trump administration intensifies its efforts to combat the practice, which involves traveling to the US primarily to give birth and obtain citizenship for a child.
The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, established in August 2026, has been working to identify and revoke visas for those involved in or facilitating birth tourism. The department has accused some commercial operators of advertising US childbirth arrangements, providing visa coaching, and helping applicants conceal their true travel purpose.
The administration's crackdown also includes visa restrictions for individuals who knowingly participate in or assist with birth tourism, as well as potential actions against commercial networks and intermediaries involved in the practice.
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