A Nigerian woman who traveled to the United States to give birth and secure American citizenship for her child has been deported immediately upon arrival at the airport.
The expectant mother, whose identity remains undisclosed, was sent back to Nigeria on the next available flight, sparking discussions about the tightening U.S. immigration policies against birth tourism.
In a detailed account of her ordeal, she revealed that immigration officers subjected her to rigorous questioning upon arrival. When unable to provide satisfactory answers regarding her finances, medical arrangements, and travel intentions, her visa was revoked, and she was escorted to a return flight without setting foot beyond the airport.
The incident underscores the growing crackdown by U.S. immigration authorities on pregnant travelers suspected of entering the country primarily for childbirth. Recent policies demand proof of financial stability and clear non-immigrant intent to avoid suspicion of birth tourism.
