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USCIS restricts visa eligibility for transgender athletes

  1. Original Date Announced

    August 4, 2025

    Pursuant to EO 14201 § 4(c), USCIS issued policy guidance in its Policy Manual to limit eligibility for transgender women seeking O-1A, E11 (both extraordinary ability), or E21 (exceptional ability) visas. The policy update treats participation of transgender women in women’s sports as a negative factor when determining whether they are at the top of their athletic field. USCIS also bars transgender women athletes seeking to compete in women’s sports from obtaining a National Interest Waiver of the job-offer requirement.

    The update is effective immediately and applies to benefit requests pending or filed on or after August 4, 2025.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1917]

    2025.08.04 USCIS PA-2025-14 - Revising Guidance for Pertinent Visa Categories to Keep Men Out of Women's Sports 2025.08.08 USCIS - Policy Manual, O-1 Beneficiaries 2025.08.08 USCIS - Policy Manual, Extraordinary Ability 2025.08.13 USCIS - Policy Manual, Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability
  2. Effective Date

    August 30, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Associated or Derivative Policies

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