US passport rules: Parents may need to prove citizenship status for children
The US State Department is drafting new rules that may require parents to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children. This move aligns with President Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship and combat 'birth tourism'.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in administrative policy regarding citizenship documentation and immigration enforcement.
The US state department may require parents to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children. The latest draft is proposed amid US President Donald Trump's push to restrict birthright citizenship.According to a report by Reuters, the draft guidance outlines how the department could implement Trump’s August 6 executive order targeting so-called “birth tourism”. This targets foreign nationals travelling to the US to give birth so their children can obtain American citizenship.
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