U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Suspension of Visa-Free Travel Program for Chinese Citizens to the Northern Mariana Islands

According to Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on October 27 the suspension of the EVS-TAP program, which allowed screened Chinese citizens to travel visa-free to the Northern Mariana Islands, effective at 2:00 PM on October 30. The reasons cited include birth tourism, national security, and immigration enforcement risks. Over 3,000 Chinese citizens entered through this program in fiscal year 2025.

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Sayings · 2026-10-29 03:02 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension of the visa-free program for Chinese citizens to the Northern Mariana Islands starting October 30, citing the goal of combating birth tourism and addressing national security risks.

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