China Entrepreneurs Peddle US Citizenship for $1,475

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

(NEWSER) – US citizenship may be a priceless commodity to many, but it China it runs $1,475 (airfare not included). Entrepreneurs have set up a surprisingly efficient system to take advantage of the provision that babies born on US soil are entitled to citizenship, the Washington Post explains. Expectant moms are flown to the US a month before their due date to a Chinese "baby-care center" in California.

There they get all the comforts of home, provided by a Chinese-speaking staff, plus shopping and sightseeing trips. The 3-month trip is entirely legal, say organizers, even if expectant moms usually fudge and say they're coming over on a vacation. Many Chinese parents who take advantage of the businesses are sold on the prospect of getting their kids a free education in US public schools.

Read more: http://www.newser.com/story/95796/china-entrepreneurs-peddle-us-citizenship-for-1475.html#ixzz0vg1ozFw7

[Heracles 417]

Land of immigrants...

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I'm surprised they don't offer it for free. Get 200,000 in the US and a few years down the road you have a majority which can hand China the US on a silver plate.

[mawilson 2,133]

I'm surprised they don't offer it for free. Get 200,000 in the US and a few years down the road you have a majority which can hand China the US on a silver plate.

China doesn't recognize dual citizenship though, so they'd have to renounce it or lose their Chinese citizenship.

[Heracles 417]

The entire world needs to exploit this.

[mawilson 2,133]

The entire world needs to exploit this.

The entire world would have to apply for a visa, and pregnancy is a big red flag.

[Heracles 417]

China doesn't recognize dual citizenship though, so they'd have to renounce it or lose their Chinese citizenship.

They're are plenty who do, so it's a smart move. Anyone not a citizen comes over here for the last few months and pops out a rug rat, who is then granted citizenship.

The entire world would have to apply for a visa, and pregnancy is a big red flag.

I'd say VWP, however, people in countries eligible under that, would probably not be interested.

Edited August 4, 2010 by Heracles

[Darnell 8,478]

Ya, is big business in Houston, also.

Here's the but -

Culberson, US House Rep (Houston) has a bill in the works to deny citizenship for those babies born 'in this fashion'.

[mawilson 2,133]

I'd say VWP, however, people in countries eligible under that, would probably not be interested.

Exactly. Visa waivers are only given to countries whose citizens are presumed to have no reason,

economic or otherwise, to remain here illegally.

[Heracles 417]

Exactly. Visa waivers are only given to countries whose citizens are presumed to have no reason,

economic or otherwise, to remain here illegally.

For the billions that make up second and third world countries, getting a tourist Visa is smart. In reality, why should they not? Especially when thousands of the country's southern neighbors utilize it themselves. Or should only Latin Americans be able to walk across and exploit this loophole?

Edited August 4, 2010 by Heracles

[Fandango 1,439]

I don't see how the airlines are letting these women fly. We couldn't even book a cruise after the 7th month.

[justashooter 430]

I don't see how the airlines are letting these women fly. We couldn't even book a cruise after the 7th month.

chinese airlines don't care. prolly china eastern, but i hear china southern now has nonstop to san fran.

[Heracles 417]

If more people knew about the loophole, many more would use it to enter [anchor]. It's an investment for someone from a second or third world country period.

Edited August 5, 2010 by Heracles

[spookyturtle 9,465]

If more people knew about the loophole, many more would use it to enter [anchor]. It's an investment for someone from a second or third world country period.

Is that why you're here?

[Heracles 417]

Is that why you're here?

Apparently that's how you got to Boston.