February 5, 2025: U.S. immigration documents must indicate biological sex of male or female FAQ
Presidential Executive Order Regarding Gender Ideology
President Trump issued an聽on Jan. 20, 2025, requiring, among other things, 聽that federal agencies make changes so that U.S. government-issued identification documents, including passports,聽, and聽, reflect the holder鈥檚 鈥渟ex鈥 not 鈥済ender, 鈥 and referring to 鈥渟ex鈥 as 鈥渁n individual鈥檚 immutable biological classification as either male or female鈥 and not as one鈥檚 gender identity.聽 The order provides that 鈥淸i]t is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.鈥
See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) below for more information. FAQs are based on the currently available information in and related to the presidential action.
Frequently Asked Questions
The order took effect on Jan. 20, 2025.
It applies to all individuals applying for U.S. immigration documents, including foreign nationals requesting visas or permanent residency 鈥済reen cards.鈥 It also applies to U.S. citizens including those applying for passports.
Possibly. If a U.S. visa indicates anything other than 鈥淢鈥 or 鈥淔鈥 under 鈥淪ex鈥 (e.g., 鈥淴鈥), it is unclear if the U.S. government will remain valid for entry into the U.S. Contact ISSS if your visa indicates anything other than 鈥淢鈥 or 鈥淔鈥 and you intend to travel internationally so that ISSS can advise on any updated government guidance. The U.S. Department of State may require you to apply for a new visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
The U.S. government's policy on issuing visas for such passports remains unclear. Contact ISSS before international travel for updates on U.S. government guidance.
The text of the executive order is posted on the White House website in the 鈥淓xecutive Actions鈥 section under 鈥淧residential Actions.鈥
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