US cracks down on birth tourism: Over 6,000 visas revoked, commercial networks targeted
The State Department launched its Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force in August 2026 with the objective of tracking foreign nationals suspected of engaging in the practice.
The US Department of State has revoked over 6,000 visas from foreigners involved in or facilitating birth tourism, according to an announcement on November 12. This increase from the 4,000 visa cancellations reported in October underscores the Trump administration's intensified efforts to curb the practice. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, established in August 2026, is responsible for tracking and revoking visas of those deemed ineligible, as well as investigating the networks that help arrange such journeys.
Commercial agencies promoting birth tourism packages and assisting applicants in concealing their true intentions are also under scrutiny. The State Department clarified that traveling to the US solely for giving birth and securing American citizenship for the child is not a valid reason for obtaining a visitor visa. President Trump's executive order in August directed federal agencies to intensify measures against birth tourism, including visa cancellations, entry restrictions, and actions against involved individuals and organizations.
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