After the August Executive Orders: What International Intended Parents Should Know About Birthright Citizenship, Visas, and Their Child’s Documents (October 2026 Update)
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Trump v. Barbara that children born in the United States to parents who are here unlawfully, or lawfully but only on a temporary basis, are “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States under the Fourteenth Amendment and are U.S. citizens at birth. Because of that ruling, Executive Order 14160 cannot be used to deny citizenship to these children. Many international intended parents working with a surrogate in the United States were relieved. Five weeks later, on August 6, the President signed two new executive orders. One of them expressly mentions commercial arrangements with a gestational carrier in the United States.
This article sets out where things stand as of October 4, 2026, and what it may mean for international intended parents. Each point is tied to a source so you can check it yourself.
1. Timeline
- Jan. 20, 2025: Executive Order 14160 is signed. It tried to deny citizenship to some children born in the U.S. Courts blocked it, and it never took effect. [1]
- June 30, 2026: In Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court rules 6–3 that children born in the U.S. to parents who are here unlawfully, or lawfully but only temporarily, are citizens at birth, and affirms the lower courts. The majority relies on the Fourteenth Amendment. Justice Kavanaugh concurs in the judgment on statutory grounds. [1][2]
- Aug. 6, 2026: The President signs EO 14418, “Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” and EO 14419, “Ending Birth Tourism.” Both are published in the Federal Register on August 11. [3][4][5]
- Sept. 1, 2026: Reuters reports that the State Department has drafted a rule that would require parents to prove their own citizenship or immigration status when they apply for a child’s passport. This is a draft and is not in effect. [6]
- Sept. 2, 2026: A federal court in Maryland, in CASA v. Trump, issues a preliminary injunction against EO 14418 for a defined group of children. [7][8]
- Sept. 23, 2026: The State Department announces a new visa restriction policy for people who “engage in or facilitate birth tourism.” [9][10]
- Oct. 1, 2026: The State Department says it has revoked more than 250,000 visas during the President’s second term, about 2,300 of them related to birth tourism. [11][12]
2. EO 14418 names third-party reproduction
Under this order, when neither of the child’s parents is a U.S. citizen and one of the situations listed in Section 2 applies, federal departments and agencies may not issue documents that recognize the child as a U.S. citizen. They also may not accept documents from state, local, or other governments that claim to recognize the child’s citizenship. [3] Section 2(c) covers cases where a parent enters into a commercial transaction to “purchase or obtain” birthright citizenship, or obtains citizenship through fraud. It lists two examples: [3]
- the parents enter into a commercial transaction so that the child’s mother gives birth in the United States or a U.S. territory; and
- the parents enter into a commercial transaction with a surrogate in the United States or a U.S. territory so that she gives birth.
The order gives agencies 30 days to issue guidance on how to carry it out. It does not say which birth dates it applies to. [3][13]
Worth noting: By its own terms, the order applies only when “neither parent is a U.S. citizen.” But in third-party reproduction, it is not clear how federal policy will decide who the “parents” and the “mother” are. It could look at genetics, at who gave birth, or at a parentage judgment under state law. [14]
3. Who does the September 2 injunction protect?
Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the federal district court in Maryland found that the plaintiffs are likely to win on their claim that the order is unconstitutional as applied to the certified class. For that class, she blocked Sections 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c), including the commercial-transaction clause above. Section 2(d), which deals with certain U.S. territories, is not covered. [8]
What matters is how the class is defined, and it is defined by the mother’s status. It covers children born in the United States after February 19, 2025, where (1) the mother was in the U.S. unlawfully and the father was not a U.S. citizen or green card holder; or (2) the mother was in the U.S. lawfully but only on a temporary basis, and the father was not a U.S. citizen or green card holder. [8]
- The opinion does not discuss cases where the intended parents are outside the U.S. and a gestational carrier gives birth. [8]
- One firm in this field has pointed out that if the carrier is a U.S. citizen, the facts are different from those of a “temporary-status mother” in the class. [14]
- The government is expected to appeal. [7]
Put simply: it is not settled whether this injunction protects a child born in the U.S. through third-party reproduction when both intended parents are foreign nationals. For that reason, rules aimed at traditional “birth tourism” should not simply be applied as-is to international intended parents. The child’s citizenship, the intended parents’ own visas and entry, and parentage under state law are separate legal questions, and each needs its own analysis. The Supreme Court’s reading of the Fourteenth Amendment in Barbara gives strong grounds to challenge EO 14418, but the result will depend on the cases still to come.
4. EO 14419 and intended parents’ visas
EO 14419 defines “birth tourism” as a foreign national entering the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa in order to give birth here. It authorizes the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, within their legal authority and discretion, to refuse visas or travel authorizations, deny entry, revoke visas or travel authorizations, and, where appropriate, permanently bar entry. Waivers are possible for humanitarian reasons or in the national interest. [4]
- The order does not mention third-party reproduction. [4] One law firm’s view is that it should not apply to intended parents who are not pregnant themselves, but it recommends planning for the worst case. [15]
- No court has blocked this order. It is being enforced now. [16]
- Separately, a 2020 State Department rule (22 CFR 41.31) already says that coming to the U.S. to give birth so the child gets U.S. citizenship is not an allowed purpose for a B visa. Consular officers may presume that a pregnant applicant who expects to give birth during her stay is coming mainly for that reason. [17]
- On September 23, 2026, the State Department announced visa restrictions under INA § 212(a)(3)(C) on people who engage in or facilitate birth tourism. The policy covers owners, operators, and managers of commercial birth tourism networks; visa “fixers” who help applicants commit fraud; staff of foreign medical facilities who knowingly help with this travel and with Medicaid fraud; and anyone else who assists or supports commercial birth tourism. Certain family members may also be restricted. [9]
5. Visa revocations: the public numbers
- June 10, 2026: The State Department said one embassy in West Africa had uncovered a network of more than 100 people, an embassy in Europe had found more than 400 suspicious cases since 2024, and an embassy in North Africa had revoked more than 100 visas. [18]
- Aug. 20, 2026: A deputy State Department spokesperson said nearly 900 visas tied to birth tourism had been revoked since early August. [19]
- Oct. 1, 2026: Spokesperson Pigott said more than 250,000 visas had been revoked during the second term, about 2,300 of them tied to birth tourism. [11][12]
Note: These numbers cover different time periods and were counted in different ways. The government has not broken them down by nationality or visa type, so they should not be compared with each other or used to work out other figures.
6. After the birth: birth certificate and U.S. passport
- A passport for a child under 16 must be applied for in person, and normally both parents must be there. If one parent cannot come, a notarized consent form (DS-3053) is needed. If the birth certificate does not show the parent-child relationship, other documents, such as a court order, are needed. [20]
- The State Department is drafting a rule that would make parents prove their own citizenship or immigration status. It is not in effect, and its scope and timing are not known. [6]
- A parentage judgment decides who the parents are under state law. Passport eligibility is decided by the State Department under federal law. No single document guarantees the outcome. [14]
7. Other entry rules still in effect
- Since September 2, 2025, interview waivers for nonimmigrant visas have been sharply cut back. Most applicants now must interview in person, generally in their country of nationality or residence. [21]
- Since January 1, 2026, the United States has expanded entry and visa restrictions on nationals of certain countries. Mainland China and Hong Kong are not currently on the full or partial restriction lists. [22]
8. Planning suggestions for international intended parents
- Before the embryo transfer, talk to both an assisted reproduction lawyer and an immigration lawyer about how the new orders and court cases could affect your family.
- When you apply for a visa, state the purpose of your trip truthfully, and keep everything you submit consistent.
- Keep a full set of your legal documents (your surrogacy or donation agreements, your parentage judgment, and so on) ready for your child’s birth certificate and passport applications.
- Leave plenty of time for visa interviews, your child’s documents, and any extra review.
- Keep an eye on the CASA v. Trump appeal, the State Department’s passport rule, and how EO 14419 is enforced. Go by the latest official information.
Sources
- [1] ACLU: Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/supreme-court-rules-to-protect-birthright-citizenship-in-landmark-case - [2] U.S. Supreme Court: Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365 (June 30, 2026), opinion
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/25-365 - [3] The White House: Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (EO 14418)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/continuing-to-protect-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/ - [4] The White House: Ending Birth Tourism (EO 14419)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/ending-birth-tourism/ - [5] Federal Register: Continuing To Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (Aug. 11, 2026)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16403/continuing-to-protect-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship - [6] Erickson Immigration Group: State Department Proposes Parental Citizenship Documentation for Child Passport Applications
https://eiglaw.com/media-reports-state-department-proposes-new-parental-citizenship-documentation-requirement-for-child-passport-applications/ - [7] Fragomen: District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Latest Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-district-court-issues-preliminary-injunction-against-latest-executive-order-on-birthright-citizenship.html - [8] CASA, Inc. v. Trump, preliminary injunction opinion (D. Md., Sept. 2, 2026; archived by Georgetown ICAP)
https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2026/09/CASA-v.-Trump-PI-Opinion-2026.pdf - [9] U.S. Department of State: Protecting the Sanctity of U.S. Citizenship: A New Visa Restriction Policy for Those Who Engage in or Facilitate Birth Tourism
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/protecting-the-sanctity-of-u-s-citizenshipa-new-visa-restriction-policy-for-those-who-engage-in-or-facilitate-birth-tourism - [10] Voz: State Department announces new visa restrictions against those who facilitate birth tourism (Sept. 23, 2026)
https://voz.us/en/politics/260923/39350/the-state-department-announces-new-visa-restrictions-against-those-who-facilitate-birth-tourism.html - [11] Fox News: State Department revokes over 250,000 visas
https://www.foxnews.com/us/state-department-revokes-250000-visas-broad-immigration-vetting-crackdown - [12] KATV: State Department says more than 250,000 visas revoked (Oct. 1, 2026)
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/state-department-says-more-than-250000-visas-revoked-president-trump-tommy-pigott-asylum-crimes - [13] Klasko Immigration Law Partners: Citizenship and Birth Tourism Executive Orders
https://www.klaskolaw.com/citizenship-and-birth-tourism-executive-orders/ - [14] ACRC Global: U.S. Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy: 2026 Update
https://www.acrcglobal.com/post/birthright-citizenship-us-surrogacy-2026-update - [15] Surratt Law: Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy: September 2026 Update
https://www.surrattlaw.com/blog/birthright-citizenship-surrogacy-update/ - [16] Shumaker: New Executive Orders Target Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism
https://www.shumaker.com/insight/client-alert-new-executive-orders-target-birthright-citizenship-and-birth-tourism-what-you-need-to-know-now/ - [17] AILA: DOS Final Rule Concerning “Birth Tourism” and Medical Treatment for B Visa Applicants (2020)
https://www.aila.org/dos-final-rule-concerning-birth-tourism-medical - [18] NBC DFW: U.S. revokes visas of tourists who came to give birth (June 10, 2026)
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-revoking-visas-tourists-alleged-birth-tourism/4034975/ - [19] KFOX: Nearly 900 birth tourism visas revoked since early August (Aug. 20, 2026)
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/us-state-dept-nearly-900-birth-tourism-visas-revoked-since-early-august - [20] U.S. Department of State: Children Under 16 (passport requirements)
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html - [21] Fragomen: Starting September 2, State Department Eliminates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers for Most
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-starting-september-2-state-department-eliminates-nonimmigrant-visa-interview-waivers-for-most.html - [22] MIT ISCHO: Travel Ban Expansion Effective January 1, 2026
https://ischo.mit.edu/news/travel-ban-expansion-effective-january-1-2026
2026年6月30日，美国最高法院在 Trump v. Barbara 案中裁定，在美国出生、父母属于非法居留或合法临时居留的儿童，仍属于第十四修正案所称 “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States，并在出生时取得美国公民身份。这一判决使第 14160 号行政令针对上述儿童的出生公民权限制无法实施。不少在美国进行第三方辅助生殖的国际准父母因此松了一口气。但仅仅五周后，8月6日，总统又签署了两份新行政令，其中一份明确点名了与在美国的妊娠载体（GC）进行的商业安排。
本文梳理截至 2026年10月4日 的最新进展，以及它们对国际准父母可能意味着什么。每一条事实都附有来源，方便核对。
一、时间线
- 2025/1/20：第 14160 号行政令签署，试图不承认部分在美出生孩子的公民身份；该令一直被法院阻止，从未生效。[1]
- 2026/6/30：最高法院在 Trump v. Barbara 案中以 6:3 的判决结果确认，父母非法或合法临时在美的儿童，在美国出生即取得美国公民身份，并维持下级法院判决。多数意见以第十四修正案为依据；Kavanaugh 大法官另以成文法理由同意判决结果。[1][2]
- 2026/8/6：总统签署第 14418 号行政令《继续保护美国公民身份的意义和价值》和第 14419 号行政令《终结生育旅游》，8月11日刊登于联邦公报。[3][4][5]
- 2026/9/1：路透社报道，美国国务院草拟要求父母在为孩子申请护照时证明自己的公民或移民身份（草案，未生效）。[6]
- 2026/9/2：马里兰州联邦地区法院在 CASA v. Trump 案中，对特定群体发出针对第 14418 号行政令的初步禁令。[7][8]
- 2026/9/23：美国国务院宣布针对“从事或协助生育旅游者”的新签证限制政策。[9][10]
- 2026/10/1：国务院公布第二任期以来已撤销超过 25 万个签证，其中约 2,300 个与生育旅游有关。[11][12]
二、第 14418 号行政令：明确点名第三方辅助生殖
该行政令规定，在孩子的父母均非美国公民、且符合第 2 条所列情形之一时，联邦行政部门和机构不得签发承认该孩子美国公民身份的文件，也不得接受州、地方或其他政府机构出具的、声称承认其美国公民身份的文件。[3] 其中第 2(c) 条涉及父母一方为“购买或取得出生公民权”而进行商业交易，或通过欺诈取得公民身份的情形，并明确列举了两类情况：[3]
- 父母进行商业交易，使孩子的母亲在美国或美国领土分娩；
- 父母与身处美国或美国领土的代孕者进行商业交易，使其分娩。
行政令要求各部门在 30 天内出台执行指引；行政令本身没有写明适用于哪一日期之后出生的孩子。[3][13]
值得注意：按条文，适用前提是“父母双方都不是美国公民”。但在第三方辅助生殖中，“父母”“母亲”在联邦政策下如何认定——是依基因关系、妊娠关系，还是州法下的亲子关系判决——目前并不明确。[14]
三、9月2日的初步禁令保护谁？
马里兰州联邦地区法院 Deborah L. Boardman 法官认为，原告“很可能胜诉”，即该行政令适用于认证集体时很可能违宪，并对该集体暂停执行第 2(a)、2(b)、2(c) 条（含上述商业交易条款）；第 2(d) 条（部分美国领土）不在禁令范围内。[8]
关键在于认证集体的定义——以“母亲”的身份为准：2025年2月19日之后在美国出生，且（1）母亲非法在美、父亲不是美国公民或绿卡持有人；或（2）母亲在美身份合法但属临时、父亲不是美国公民或绿卡持有人的孩子。[8]
- 判决书没有讨论准父母不在美国、由妊娠载体分娩的情形。[8]
- 有业内律所指出，如果妊娠载体是美国公民，其事实情况与认证集体中“临时身份的母亲”不同。[14]
- 政府预计会上诉。[7]
换句话说：通过第三方辅助生殖在美国出生、准父母均为外国公民的孩子，是否受这一禁令保护，目前存在不确定性。因此，目前不能简单地将传统意义上的“赴美生子”政策与第三方辅助生殖中的国际准父母等同处理；孩子的公民身份、准父母本人的签证与入境，以及州法下的亲子关系属于不同法律问题，需要分别分析。最高法院在 Barbara 案中对第十四修正案的解释，是挑战第 14418 号行政令的重要依据，但具体结果仍取决于后续诉讼。
四、第 14419 号行政令：准父母的签证
第 14419 号行政令将“生育旅游”定义为：外国人持非移民签证进入美国、目的是在美国分娩。它授权国务院和国土安全部在其法定权限和裁量范围内采取措施，包括拒发签证或旅行许可、拒绝入境、撤销签证或旅行许可，以及在适当情况下永久禁止入境；出于人道理由或国家利益可以豁免。[4]
- 该行政令没有提到第三方辅助生殖。[4] 有律所认为它不应适用于本人并未怀孕的准父母，但建议按最坏情形做好规划。[15]
- 该行政令没有被法院禁止，目前仍在执行。[16]
- 另外，国务院 2020 年的规则（22 CFR 41.31）已明确：为让孩子取得美国公民身份而赴美分娩，不是 B 签证允许的目的；领事官员可以推定预计在美期间分娩的女性申请人以此为主要目的。[17]
- 2026年9月23日，国务院依据《移民和国籍法》第 212(a)(3)(C) 条，宣布对从事或协助生育旅游者实施签证限制，政策对象包括商业生育旅游网络的所有者、运营者和管理人员、协助申请人实施欺诈的签证“代办”、明知而协助相关旅行及 Medicaid 欺诈的外国医疗机构人员，以及其他协助或支持商业生育旅游的人员；某些家庭成员也可能受到限制。[9]
五、签证撤销：公开数据
- 2026/6/10：国务院披露西非某使馆查出 100 多人的网络、欧洲某使馆自 2024 年以来发现 400 多宗可疑案件、北非某使馆撤销 100 多个签证。[18]
- 2026/8/20：国务院副发言人称，8月初以来已撤销近 900 个与生育旅游相关的签证。[19]
- 2026/10/1：国务院发言人 Pigott 公布，第二任期以来撤销超过 25 万个签证，其中约 2,300 个与生育旅游有关。[11][12]
说明：以上数字的统计口径和时间段不同，官方也未按国籍或签证类别细分，不宜相互推算。
六、孩子出生后：出生证与美国护照
- 16 岁以下儿童护照须当面申请，原则上父母双方都要到场；一方无法到场需提交经公证的同意书（DS-3053）。如出生证不能证明亲子关系，需补充法院判决等文件。[20]
- 国务院正在草拟要求父母证明自身公民或移民身份的规定，目前未生效，范围和时间待定。[6]
- 亲子关系判决解决的是州法下的父母身份；护照资格由国务院依联邦法审核，任何单一文件都不是自动保证。[14]
七、其他仍在执行的入境规则
- 自 2025年9月2日起，非移民签证面谈豁免大幅收窄，绝大多数申请人需本人面谈，一般须在国籍国或居住国申请。[21]
- 自 2026年1月1日起，美国扩大了针对特定国家公民的入境和签证限制。中国大陆及香港目前不在相关全面或部分限制名单内。[22]
八、给国际准父母的规划建议
- 在胚胎移植之前，同时咨询辅助生殖律师和移民律师，评估最新行政令和诉讼对本家庭的影响；
- 申请签证时如实陈述赴美目的，所有材料保持一致；
- 保存完整的法律文件（辅助生殖协议、亲子关系判决等），为孩子的出生证和护照申请做好准备；
- 为签证面谈、孩子证件办理和可能的额外审查预留充足时间；
- 密切关注 CASA v. Trump 案上诉、国务院护照新规和第 14419 号行政令的执行情况，以官方最新信息为准。
参考来源
- [1] ACLU：Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/supreme-court-rules-to-protect-birthright-citizenship-in-landmark-case - [2] 美国最高法院：Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365（2026/6/30）判决书
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/25-365 - [3] 白宫：Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship（第 14418 号行政令）
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/continuing-to-protect-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/ - [4] 白宫：Ending Birth Tourism（第 14419 号行政令）
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/ending-birth-tourism/ - [5] 联邦公报：Continuing To Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship（2026/8/11）
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16403/continuing-to-protect-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship - [6] Erickson Immigration Group：State Department Proposes Parental Citizenship Documentation for Child Passport Applications
https://eiglaw.com/media-reports-state-department-proposes-new-parental-citizenship-documentation-requirement-for-child-passport-applications/ - [7] Fragomen：District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Latest Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-district-court-issues-preliminary-injunction-against-latest-executive-order-on-birthright-citizenship.html - [8] CASA, Inc. v. Trump 初步禁令判决书（D. Md., 2026/9/2，Georgetown ICAP 存档）
https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2026/09/CASA-v.-Trump-PI-Opinion-2026.pdf - [9] 美国国务院：Protecting the Sanctity of U.S. Citizenship: A New Visa Restriction Policy for Those Who Engage in or Facilitate Birth Tourism
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/protecting-the-sanctity-of-u-s-citizenshipa-new-visa-restriction-policy-for-those-who-engage-in-or-facilitate-birth-tourism - [10] Voz：State Department announces new visa restrictions against those who facilitate birth tourism（2026/9/23）
https://voz.us/en/politics/260923/39350/the-state-department-announces-new-visa-restrictions-against-those-who-facilitate-birth-tourism.html - [11] Fox News：State Department revokes over 250,000 visas
https://www.foxnews.com/us/state-department-revokes-250000-visas-broad-immigration-vetting-crackdown - [12] KATV：State Department says more than 250,000 visas revoked（2026/10/1）
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/state-department-says-more-than-250000-visas-revoked-president-trump-tommy-pigott-asylum-crimes - [13] Klasko Immigration Law Partners：Citizenship and Birth Tourism Executive Orders
https://www.klaskolaw.com/citizenship-and-birth-tourism-executive-orders/ - [14] ACRC Global：U.S. Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy: 2026 Update
https://www.acrcglobal.com/post/birthright-citizenship-us-surrogacy-2026-update - [15] Surratt Law：Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy: September 2026 Update
https://www.surrattlaw.com/blog/birthright-citizenship-surrogacy-update/ - [16] Shumaker：New Executive Orders Target Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism
https://www.shumaker.com/insight/client-alert-new-executive-orders-target-birthright-citizenship-and-birth-tourism-what-you-need-to-know-now/ - [17] AILA：DOS Final Rule Concerning “Birth Tourism” and Medical Treatment for B Visa Applicants（2020）
https://www.aila.org/dos-final-rule-concerning-birth-tourism-medical - [18] NBC DFW：U.S. revokes visas of tourists who came to give birth（2026/6/10）
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/us-revoking-visas-tourists-alleged-birth-tourism/4034975/ - [19] KFOX：Nearly 900 birth tourism visas revoked since early August（2026/8/20）
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/us-state-dept-nearly-900-birth-tourism-visas-revoked-since-early-august - [20] 美国国务院：Children Under 16（儿童护照申请要求）
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html - [21] Fragomen：Starting September 2, State Department Eliminates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers for Most
https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-starting-september-2-state-department-eliminates-nonimmigrant-visa-interview-waivers-for-most.html - [22] MIT ISCHO：Travel Ban Expansion Effective January 1, 2026
https://ischo.mit.edu/news/travel-ban-expansion-effective-january-1-2026
About the author: Yizhang (Julia) Shen, Esq., is an attorney licensed in California and New York and the founder of Origo Law, APC. Her practice covers California assisted reproduction law, family law, and U.S. immigration.
Disclaimer: This article is general legal information. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please talk to a licensed attorney about your own situation. The information is current as of October 4, 2026. Policies and court cases can change at any time, so check the latest from the State Department, USCIS, and the courts.