With US President Donald Trump targeting birthright citizenship, many Indian couples are rushing to deliver their babies before the February 20 deadline, even if it means opting for preterm C-sections. Babies born in the US before February 19 will retain automatic citizenship, while those born after the deadline to non-citizen parents will not qualify as natural-born American citizens.
This development has led to a surge in requests for early deliveries, with maternity clinics seeing an unusual influx of Indian-origin patients. Dr. S. D. Rama, a gynaecologist in New Jersey, reported receiving multiple calls from Indian couples seeking C-sections in the 8th or 9th month of pregnancy.
For thousands of Indians working in the US on H-1B and L1 visas, the birthright citizenship rule was seen as a pathway to secure a future in the US. Many parents hoped that their US-born children would eventually sponsor their residency when they turn 21, providing a potential route to Green Cards and citizenship.
However, Trump’s proposed ban on birthright citizenship has upended these plans, prompting panic among Indian couples. Despite doctors warning about the health risks associated with preterm births, the urgency to meet the deadline has taken precedence for many families unwilling to see their dreams shattered.
The Green Card and citizenship process in the US can take decades, with an average wait time of nearly 20 years. Birthright citizenship had offered a relatively quicker path for families to secure a future in the country. Trump’s ban, however, is now forcing a rethinking of these long-held plans, causing widespread anxiety within the immigrant community.
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