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U.S. uncovers birth tourism fraud, revokes over 600 visas
NG🏛️ Politics22 days ago

U.S. uncovers birth tourism fraud, revokes over 600 visas

The U.S. government has revoked over 600 visas related to birth tourism, targeting foreigners who used the process to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The Department of State highlighted efforts to end illegal birth tourism schemes, noting that more than 100 visas were revoked in West Africa, over 400 in Europe, and 100 in North Africa. A U.S. embassy in West Africa identified a network involving fraudulent documents and visa 'fixers,' which was shut down. In Europe, investigators linked over 400 cases to at least six companies.

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The Guardian Nigeria logoThe Guardian NigeriaIndependentCenter22 days ago
U.S. uncovers birth tourism fraud, revokes over 600 visas

The U.S. government has revoked over 600 visas related to birth tourism, targeting foreigners who used the process to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The Department of State highlighted efforts to end illegal birth tourism schemes, noting that more than 100 visas were revoked in West Africa, over 400 in Europe, and 100 in North Africa. A U.S. embassy in West Africa identified a network involving fraudulent documents and visa 'fixers,' which was shut down. In Europe, investigators linked over 400 cases to at least six companies.

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