USCIS Expands the Definition of “Mother” and “Parent” to Include Gestational Mothers Using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) | USCIS

USCIS Expands the Definition of “Mother” and “Parent” to Include Gestational Mothers Using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) | USCIS



USCIS issued a new policy (PA-2014-009)
clarifying the definition of “mother” and “parent” under the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include gestational mothers
using assisted reproductive technology regardless of whether they are
the genetic mothers. USCIS and the Department of State (DOS), who
exercise authority over these issues, collaborated in the development of
this policy.