US tightens visa scrutiny over birth tourism; revokes over 6,000 visas

The United States has stepped up its efforts to curb birth tourism, with the Department of State confirming that more than 6,000 visas have been revoked in connection with the practice.

In a statement shared on social media, the department said its Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force had crossed the 6,000-visa mark, adding that it was working to identify and hold accountable all individuals involved in the activity. “We are identifying and holding accountable everyone involved in this illicit practice,” the post stated.

The task force, established in August 2026, works towards identifying suspected cases by examining visa holders' activities and coordinating information across government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security.