Comment piece published in Bionews about US surrogacy and birthright citizenship

August 12, 2025
in International surrogacy, LGBT+ family building, Surrogacy, Surrogacy in the USA

Natalie was asked to write a summary for Bionews about how the new US administration’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship is impacting UK parents through US surrogacy. British parents need to be aware of what is happening but don’t need to panic, given that it is possible to get a UK passport for their baby to travel home if they need to do so.

As always, NGA Law is at the forefront of tackling new challenges that arise in international surrogacy and helping the families we support get home safely and resolve their legal position.

You can read the full article in Bionews here.

Also check out our briefing for intended parents expecting babies through US surrogacy here.

Find out more about how we support parents through US surrogacy alongside Brilliant Beginnings and with legal advice.

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