US Tightens Visa Rules to Curb Birth Tourism Fraud

The task force, created under the Trump administration, has also dismantled international rings that arranged travel for pregnant women. It is probing Texas hospitals suspected of facilitating the practice.

The revocations target visitor visas misused for childbirth, a fraud the government says undermines U.S. immigration law. The effort is part of broader visa security measures, signaling stricter scrutiny of travel patterns for all foreign nationals.

Officials say the crackdown is global, not limited to any single country or region. The task force coordinates with embassies and consulates to identify applicants whose stated travel purposes do not match their actual plans.

The probes into Texas hospitals focus on facilities that may have knowingly aided birth tourism operations. The government has not named the hospitals or announced any charges.

The administration argues the practice exploits the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. Critics say the measures could deter legitimate medical travel and strain diplomatic ties.