DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid security concerns
The short version
- DHS cited birth tourism as a reason for suspending the visa-free travel program.
- Espionage concerns were mentioned in the announcement of the program suspension.
- Illegal travel to nearby Guam was cited in the decision to suspend the program.
- The suspension applies to Chinese nationals traveling to the Northern Mariana Islands.
- The decision was made by the Department of Homeland Security.
What we don’t know yet
- How long the suspension will remain in effect.
- Whether the suspension affects other travel programs or nationalities.
- What specific measures will replace the visa-free program.
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First reported by Fox News DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns
New York Post DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns
Washington Examiner House Freedom Caucus praises DHS ending Chinese travel program amid birth tourism concerns
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- Washington Examiner, right-leaningHouse Freedom Caucus praises DHS ending Chinese travel program amid birth tourism concerns
- New York Post, right-leaningDHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns
- Fox News, right-leaningDHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns