U.S. State Dept revokes 100+ visas in birth‑tourism crackdown

The U.S. State Department announced that it has revoked more than 100 visitor visas in a West African embassy and another over 100 visas in a North African embassy because they were used for illegal birth‑tourism. The department also identified more than 400 suspected birth‑tourism cases in Europe, linking them to at least six companies that coached applicants, arranged U.S. housing and set up delivery plans.

Investigators said the networks relied on fraudulent documents and visa “fixers” to obtain visas so foreign nationals could give birth in the United States and secure citizenship for their children. The State Department said it is coordinating with local authorities to systematically identify and shut down similar operations.

The crackdown comes as the issue remains a political flashpoint, with President Donald Trump having signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship—an order that courts have blocked. The State Department warned that violators will face strict penalties.