A Nigerian woman’s attempt to give birth in the United States took a devastating turn when she was denied entry, had her visa revoked, and was deported.
Anabella, who had secured a visa specifically for the trip, landed at a U.S. airport ready to welcome her child. However, immigration officials immediately canceled her visa, preventing her from stepping onto American soil.
The stress of the ordeal took a toll on her health, causing her to go into labor prematurely. She was rushed to a Houston hospital, but as soon as she was deemed stable, authorities placed her on the next available flight back to Nigeria.
“Life didn’t end when I was sent back,” Anabella shared. “But after everything I had been through, I wasn’t going to risk another journey when my husband offered to fly me to another country for my child to be born. I had already lost a child before—I couldn’t put my baby through more stress.”
Her story has sparked heated conversations about birth tourism, visa crackdowns, and the challenges faced by expectant mothers seeking better opportunities for their children.
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