DHS Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Nationals to Northern Mariana Islands to Combat Birth Tourism and National Security Threats

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This action aims to close a loophole that allowed for birth tourism and posed national security vulnerabilities. Chinese nationals will now be required to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa to enter the CNMI, aligning the process with entry requirements for other parts of the United States.