Maternity tourism means travel to other countries to give birth and obtain citizenship through the principle of soil, and this case is a new one that requires serious investigation and management measures.
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In many countries, birth can "automatically" entitle you to citizenship, more so in less economically advanced countries.
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Currently, about 30 countries adhere to this policy.
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America is one of the most well-known countries that recognizes the granting of citizenship to babies born in this country.
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Maternity tourists who often go to America are mostly from China, Russia and Nigeria.
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Although there is no exact official statistics for babies born in America through maternity tourism, it is estimated to be 33,000 births annually.
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The right to citizenship in the United States is based on an amendment passed in 1868 that considers people born in the United States as citizens of the state.
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As of today, pregnant women traveling to the United States to give birth will not receive tourist visas.
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This action seeks to combat the "birth tourism industry" where babies born in the United States automatically receive American citizenship due to the principle of "right to soil".
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This decision has been taken due to the protection of the authenticity of the American citizenship and can be considered as a risk to the national security of the United States.
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and preventing the rise of a criminal "maternity tourism industry" where companies abroad facilitate obtaining US citizenship through childbirth and the amount of money being paid to obtain US citizenship.
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The White House believes that the new rule will help curb abuse and illegal immigration into America.
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Q: What does “Maternity Tourism” mean?
A: Maternity tourism refers to traveling to other countries to give birth and obtain citizenship through the principle of soil.

Q: How is citizenship typically granted in many countries?
A: In many countries, birth can "automatically" entitle you to citizenship.

Q: How many countries currently adhere to the policy of granting citizenship through birth?
A: About 30 countries adhere to this policy.

Q: Which country is well-known for recognizing the granting of citizenship to babies born within its borders?
A: The United States is well-known for this policy.

Q: Which countries do most maternity tourists to America come from?
A: Maternity tourists to America mostly come from China, Russia, and Nigeria.

Q: What is the estimated number of births annually in America through maternity tourism?
A: It is estimated to be 33,000 births annually.

Q: What is the basis for the right to citizenship in the United States?
A: The right to citizenship in the United States is based on an amendment passed in 1868.

Q: What action has been taken regarding pregnant women traveling to the United States to give birth?
A: They will not receive tourist visas.

Q: What is the purpose of the law that restricts tourist visas for pregnant women traveling to America?
A: The law aims to combat the "maternity tourism industry" by preventing abuse of immigration laws and promoting national security besides preventing pregnant women from obtaining tourist visas if they are suspected of traveling to the United States to give birth.

Q: What has the White House warned about regarding the "maternity tourism industry”?
A: The White House has warned about the development of a criminal "maternity tourism industry," where companies abroad facilitate obtaining US  citizenship through childbirth.