Indian-origin San Jose obstetrician probed by US Congress in alleged birth tourism visa schemes
Congress targets “birth tourism” logistics, housing, and visa coaching documents
A California obstetrician of Indian origin, Dr. Athiya Javid of San Jose, has drawn scrutiny after a US House Committee inquiry into alleged “birth tourism” businesses. Lawmakers say foreign patients used maternity services to secure automatic citizenship for children by traveling on temporary visas, and accuse some clinics of offering support beyond healthcare such as housing help and legal consultations. Investigators are requesting records dating to January 2020, including ads, contracts, visa coaching materials, and revenue figures. The move renews debate over immigration and birthright citizenship.
- Dr. Athiya Javid runs an OB-GYN practice in San Jose
- US House Oversight committee inquiry letters were sent this week
- The probe covers alleged logistics, housing, and legal support services
- Investigators demand records dating back to January 2020
- Congress cites national security concerns involving clients from China and Russia
- Birth in the US is legal, but alleged visa misrepresentation could be investigated
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The Economic Times