Today the field of maternity tourism is rapidly developing, it is very important to determine which country is the best for future mothers.
Traditionally, the United States is considered the standard country for most women. According to official data, in recent years the number of women in labor who left for America to give birth to a child has increased several times.
Does the United States really deserve the status of an “ideal” place to give birth to a baby. Will it help you in obtaining a Green Card?
If you still dare to give birth to a child in the United States in order to obtain citizenship, let’s clarify all the nuances of the upcoming trip.
BIRTH IN AMERICA AND CITIZENSHIP FOR PARENTS
Indeed, if a child was born in the United States, he will receive citizenship according to the law of the soil.
The 14th Amendment to the American Constitution states that every person born in the country is officially a resident of the United States, regardless of his parents origin. The only exceptions may be children of ambassadors, advisers, attaches and other officials with diplomatic status.
The USA policy is quite democratic in terms of granting citizenship to newborns. But, this in no way means that there are no pitfalls and hidden obstacles when it comes to obtaining a Green Card for parents.
Many people believe that if they are giving birth in the United States, they are guaranteed citizenship. Unfortunately, this misconception has nothing common with reality.
Giving birth in America will not provide you with any special guarantees for receiving a Green Card. All you can obtain is a family reunification request submitted by the USA resident upon reaching the age of majority.
In addition, the presence of American citizenship by child does not mean that entry into the country is now always open for the mother.
Difficulties with obtaining the USA visa
In the majority, such a kind of “travel” to give birth to a child in order to obtain citizenship, on the contrary, complicates the procedure for opening the USA visa for parents in the future.
If a consular officer determines that the mother was deceptive or deliberately misrepresenting the truth during a previous trip (for example, about a planned labor abroad), he or she has the right to issue a ban on entry into the United States for several years or for whole life.
Moreover, problems with obtaining an American visa may arise if you still have any debts to pay for medical services. In this case, you will not be able to enter America until the bill is paid in full.
In comparison with Chile, where foreigners can enter without a visa or paying additional fees, America’s entry policies are notoriously bureaucratic. Many forms, several stages of interviews and a number of formalities to obtain the necessary documents significantly complicate the process of obtaining a visa.
It is only a quite part of the difficulties that await you at the American embassy (if you are not an investor or business owner in the USA).
OBSTACLES ON THE PATH TO AN AMERICAN PASSPORT
Due to its many visa requirements and entry restrictions, the USA as the best place to have a baby is a stereotype. Especially when you consider that for a similar trip to Chile, the expectant mother only needs a passport.
But, if giving birth in the USA and citizenship for a baby in this country remain a priority for you, check out other difficulties that you may encounter in America:
Excessively high prices
While an entire trip to give birth in Chile may cost $7,000, the same trip to America will cost approximately $30,000. The cost of medical care may be even higher in the case of a C-section or other complications.
In addition, each visit to the pediatrician after childbirth will cost you at least another $100, as well as an additional day in the ward of an American hospital will cost $1,000.
Don’t forget about the cost of flights, rental housing, food, medicine, baby items and paperwork for the USA citizenship at the child birth.
Special hospital rules
American doctors can set the date of birth themselves and stimulate contractions in women in labor through medication. Otherwise, the woman will not be admitted to the hospital.
If you were planning to go into conservation, you will inevitably be disappointed in America.
Unavailability of doctors
In the USA you cannot call a doctor at home. Here you need to make an appointment in advance through the secretary and call only during business hours. If the child has a fever and it is late at night, you need to call an ambulance.
In addition, there are very few Russian-speaking pediatricians in America and the language barrier during the provision of medical care is akin to a huge risk. Therefore, a young mother without knowledge of English will need the services of an interpreter.
Safety of stay in the country
The United States are significantly behind Canada and Chile in the global peace index. Due to the policies pursued by the state in the international arena, the United States is constantly at risk of attack from enemies. It also affects the attitude of local residents towards tourists.
Therefore, if you give birth in the USA, then citizenship and the difficulties associated with its registration may not seem like the biggest problem to you.
At Chile Kids, we understand that for most women, giving birth abroad is the ticket to a better life for their children. But, it does not mean that you should pay exorbitant amounts of money for conditions that are far from ideal.
We advise you to give birth in Chile – a country with sea air, high levels of safety, high-quality medical care and one of the best citizenships in the whole world.
