Washington D.C. - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policies regarding gender recognition. The agency confirmed that it will now only recognize two biological sexes: male and female. This marks a departure from a policy implemented during the Biden administration, which had allowed for alternative gender identification options on some USCIS forms.
According to a statement released by USCIS, the policy update is intended to provide clarity and consistency in the application process. The agency stated that all forms and documentation must adhere to the revised guidelines, which align with a binary definition of sex.
The policy change is expected to impact how immigration applications, petitions, and other related documents are processed. Individuals seeking immigration benefits will need to ensure their documentation reflects the agency's current policy on gender identification. Further details on the specific implementation of the policy are expected to be released by USCIS in the coming weeks. Legal experts are already analyzing the potential implications of this policy shift for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States.
USCIS Limits Gender Recognition to Two Biological Sexes
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update clarifying its recognition of gender. The agency will now only recognize two biological sexes: male and female. This reverses a previous Biden-era practice that allowed for broader gender identification options on certain forms. The change affects how USCIS processes immigration applications and related documents.