The Digest :
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning against "birth tourism," where individuals travel to the U.S. to give birth and secure American citizenship for their child. The U.S. confirms it will deny visas for this purpose.
Key Points:
- The U.S. government prohibits the use of visas for the primary purpose of giving birth to gain U.S. citizenship for a child.
- If consular officers suspect the intent to be “birth tourism,” visa applications will be denied.
- This warning comes amid tighter scrutiny and policy changes regarding visa applications from Nigerians.
- The U.S. State Department recently revised visa policies, introducing single-entry visas with a 3-month validity for Nigerian non-diplomatic visa holders.
- The new policies aim to protect the integrity of the U.S. immigration system.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has reiterated its stance against birth tourism, emphasizing that visa applications for such purposes will be rejected. This move is part of stricter immigration enforcement, including revised visa validity terms for Nigerian applicants.
Sources: Vanguard News
