State Department Identifies Multiple ‘Birth Tourism’ Networks Operating Overseas

A U. S. embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas issued to individuals accused of traveling to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth to children who would automatically receive American citizenship.

According to the report, State Department consular officers partnered with law enforcement agencies and used data analysis tools to identify networks allegedly exploiting the visa system and facilitating the practice, said the report.