The US State Department is cracking down on illegal 'birth tourism' schemes by revoking visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe. The effort targets visa fraud, not the act of giving birth in the US, which is legal.
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The US State Department is intensifying a global crackdown on 'birth tourism,' revoking hundreds of visas and targeting organized networks that help foreign nationals travel to the US to give birth. Officials stated that over 600 cases have been identified, with actions taken in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa to dismantle these schemes and preserve visa integrity.
Dr. Athiya Javid, an Indian-origin doctor in San Jose, is under US government investigation for allegedly promoting birth tourism through her website, offering comprehensive services to foreign expectant mothers.
