New Delhi : In a big move, the United States on Thursday (December 11, 2025) stated that the tourist visa applications will be denied if officers believe the primary motive of the travel is to give birth in the United States in order to obtain US citizenship for the child.

The US Embassy in India in a post on X stated the visa applications will not be processed if there is any indication that the tourist on American soil plans to give birth as a shortcut for obtaining citizenship.

The officials added that such travel is not permitted and will eventually lead in a visa denial.

"US 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 US citizenship for the child. This is not permitted," read th

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