What’s the new warning?
The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a clear advisory stating that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers determine that the primary purpose of the trip is to give birth in the United States to secure U.S. citizenship for the child — a practice often referred to as birth tourism.
“U.S. consular officers will deny tourist visa applications if they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the united states to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child. This is not permitted.” — U.S. Embassy india on X.
Why this matters
· The U.S. Constitution generally grants citizenship to nearly anyone born on American soil. However, using a tourist visa solely to take advantage of this rule is not allowed and can result in visa denial.
· This step is part of broader efforts by U.S. authorities to strengthen visa screening and prevent misuse of immigration categories.
What applicants should know
· If consular officers suspect that the main intent behind a B‑1/B‑2 visitor visa application is childbirth for citizenship purposes, the application will likely be refused.
· Travelers planning a genuine visit (tourism, family visit, legitimate medical reasons) should be prepared to clearly explain their purpose and intentions during the visa interview and in application forms.
Broader context
This warning is consistent with existing U.S. visa policy that considers birth tourism as a misuse of temporary visitor visas. U.S. immigration rules generally require applicants to demonstrate honest intent and adherence to visa conditions.
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