As part of the enforcement effort, the State Department is launching a dedicated online portal where the public can report cases of visa fraud. Agency officials emphasized that a U.S. visa is a privilege rather than a right and that those who profit from the practice will also be targeted by the restrictions.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Rubio Restricts Visas for Birth Tourism Fraud
US Politics27 days ago
The State Department is implementing a new rule to deny entry to individuals who travel to the United States specifically to give birth for immigration advantages. Secretary of State Rubio introduced the policy to stop the practice of childbirth tourism, which the agency describes as a method of defrauding the U.S. immigration and Medicaid systems.
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