US Citizenship and Immigration Services Restricts "Extraordinary Ability" Sports Visas for Transgender Women Athletes Under Trump

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has updated its immigration policy to restrict the issuance of visas for transgender women athletes seeking to compete in sports events in the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the change, which specifically limits visas categorized as "extraordinary ability" for transgender women athletes. This federal move aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to regulate transgender participation in athletics and follows similar policies enacted at the state level across the country.