If you are pregnant in Antigua and Barbuda and planning to travel to the United States to give birth, think again.
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of State issued a fresh warning making it clear that “birth tourism” — using a visa primarily to have a child in the U.S. so that the child automatically receives American citizenship — is strictly prohibited.
The State Department said consular officers have been instructed to deny visas if they believe this is the applicant’s intent. “If we determine that your primary reason for travel is to give birth in the United States, your visa will be refused,” the advisory stated.
While the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to children born on American soil, Washington has long viewed birth tourism as an abuse of the system. Officials warned that anyone caught misrepresenting their purpose of travel could face long-term consequences, including denial at the border or even permanent visa ineligibility.
The warning carries weight for Antiguans and Barbudans, many of whom apply for U.S. visitor visas each year. Embassy officials urged applicants to be fully transparent about their travel plans, stressing that honesty is critical during the application process.
Tom homan gone full retarded trump need to fire this fool
What happens if people are visiting family in the USAand their baby is born. Sometimes babies come early .
This will definitely affect a lot of people here. But honesty on the visa application is key, it’s better than risking permanent denial.
Trumps wife isn’t even from the US. Yet he wants to alienate everyone.
Btw. When Americans comes and have babies here should we turn them away?
Our healthcare system can handle childbirth safely. Traveling solely to have a U.S. passport baby isn’t worth the risk.
hahahahah all i can do is laugh