US Task Force Targets Birth Tourism, Revokes 600 Visas

The Trump administration announced on August 12, 2026, the establishment of a new task force aimed at ending the practice of "birth tourism," where foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The initiative, led by the State Department in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, has already resulted in the revocation of more than 600 visas from individuals worldwide.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force was created to review visa holder activity, dismantle illegal networks, and address fraudulent practices. "American citizenship is not for sale," Rubio said, describing the networks as "profiting off the exploitation of America's laws." He detailed that facilitators often advertise as doulas or wellness advocates while providing services that include visa assistance, hospital arrangements, and coaching to conceal the true purpose of travel. Some operators are also accused of forging medical records and avoiding payment of hospital bills.

The task force's work involves consular officers at U.S. embassies and consulates identifying "recurring patterns of...