It's the hottest
travel ticket out of Asia but you can't buy this tour on Expedia or
Travelocity.
It's called Maternity Tourism and apparently it's the "in" trip to
take. If you're pregnant, rich and anywhere outside our borders.
The idea is to come to America when you're about 3 months pregnant; just far
enough along that you're not really showing. Then stay here for the next six
months and your baby is, as the song says, "Born in the USA".
Voila! You then return home baby in arms, along with baby's brand new American
passport.
Might come in handy one day if you want to send your child here to study or
when baby turns 21, he or she can legally petition to immigrate Mommy and
Daddy.
Ethical?
Legal?
What do you think?
Some say it's cool - after all, they are sort of tourists and they are spending
money to be here and more money in our economy means more jobs.
But, what about all those other people who are patiently waiting for their visa
applications to be approved to come here for their piece of the American dream?
Come along with me and FOX 11 cameras as we go to the San Gabriel Valley to
investigate a local business some people say is hiding another business--a
baby business.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:05 GMT
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week.
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week that would make the city the largest in the nation to enact such a ban.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:16:45 GMT
There are new photos of 4 suspects wanted in the severe beating of a transgender woman, and a new $25,000 reward for their arrest. The LAPD has released security video of the attack. You can see the
There are new photos of 4 suspects wanted in the severe beating of a transgender woman, and a new $25,000 reward for their arrest. The LAPD has released security video of the attack. You can see the transgender woman walking on a sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard near Ivar early in the morning, nearly three weeks ago.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:38:54 GMT
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally, and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally. The physical part only matters here because we are talking about a couple on the run, fugitives and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:05:22 GMT
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:00:12 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This week on Wednesday's Child, we are revisiting a sister set who, while not close in age, are close at heart. Selena was born in 1995 and Breyanna in 2002.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This week on Wednesday's Child, we are revisiting a sister set who, while not close in age, are close at heart. Selena was born in 1995 and Breyanna in 2002.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:40:10 GMT
Lawmakers requested answers regarding bonuses tied to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's new east span.
More than a dozen state lawmakers want answers. Addressing a letter to the chairman of the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee, lawmakers requested detailed answers regarding bonuses tied to the Labor Day opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's new east span.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:03:26 GMT
Six days after the F.B.I. raided his office, California state Senator Ron Calderon made his first public statement.
Six days after the F.B.I. raided his office, California state Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) made his first public statement. Calderon is the focus of a corruption investigation, and for the last week, attorney Mark Geragos has been speaking for him.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-06-06 05:00:09 GMT
Who wants to ride the Silver Bullet? It's a scream fest for sure! We had hundreds of Wednesday's Child kids and families attending our 2013 reunion at Knott's Berry Farm.
Who wants to ride the Silver Bullet? It's a scream fest for sure! Darnell grabbed the safety bar tightly as the coaster roared through Knotts Berry Farm. Darnell is one of the hundreds of Wednesday's Child kids and families who attended reunion 2013.
Monday, June 3 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-04 03:03:46 GMT
Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce releases its list of bills it deems "job killers," legislation it says will decimate economic growth in California.
Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce releases its list of bills it deems "job killers," legislation it says will decimate economic growth in California.
Monday, June 3 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-06-03 19:27:44 GMT
It's a simple question – which is more important – Price or Quality? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale has more in this POV.
It's a simple question – which is more important – Price or Quality? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why when it comes to High Speed Rail, California probably won't get what we paid for… in this POV.
Christine Devine profiles children looking for loving families to call their own. We work closely with Los Angeles' DCFS in coordinating these stories.
Christine Devine profiles children looking for loving families to call their own. We work closely with Los Angeles' Division of Children and Family Services in coordinating these stories. Sponsored by the Freddie Mac Foundation. Their stories air Wednesdays (and again on Sundays) during FOX 11 News at 10pm.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:38:27 GMT
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:44:43 GMT
Should any of the doctors featured on the FOX 11 News, have been allowed to continue practicing, until their cases ended up in a criminal court? The medical board had received complaints from patients.
In a FOX 11 Investigates, we tell the story of some doctors who are now facing criminal charges for sexually abusing patients.
The California Assembly is considering a move to strip the state medical board of its power to investigate doctors who fall short. And, instead, hand that power over to the state attorney general.
The California Assembly is considering a move to strip the state medical board of its power to investigate doctors who fall short. And, instead, hand that power over to the state attorney general.
Friday, April 26 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:17:08 GMT
Dozens of patients have complained to the California Medical Board about a Los Angeles doctor they say left them horribly scarred.
Dozens of patients have complained to the California Medical Board about a Los Angeles doctor they say left them horribly scarred. So why after so many complaints was the doctor allowed to continue hurting patients?
Friday, April 26 2013 3:07 AM EDT2013-04-26 07:07:08 GMT
If you are considering plastic surgery, do your homework. It is crucial you know your doctor well. When a doctor is not trained or qualified the results can be deadly.
If you are considering plastic surgery, do your homework. It is crucial you know your doctor well. When a doctor is not trained or qualified the results can be deadly.
Monday, March 25 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-03-25 18:33:39 GMT
Laughing Gas or "NOZ" as it is called is no laughing matter to law enforcement. Search warrants were served at 17 locations Friday in Southern California.
Laughing Gas or "NOZ" as it is called is no laughing matter to law enforcement. Search warrants were served at 17 locations Friday in Southern California.
We have an update to a FOX 11 story involving a triple murder case. The victim's family turned to a private investigator to help them find the killer or killers.
We have an update to a FOX 11 story involving a triple murder case. The victim's family turned to a private investigator to help them find the killer or killers. The PI's say they turned over a crucial lead but the cops haven't done a thing.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 10:16 AM EST2013-02-27 15:16:35 GMT
Police tell us the attack is just part of a wave of violence rolling across El Sereno. Half a dozen men have been murdered recently. One man was shot after a dispute at a taco truck.
Police tell us the attack is just part of a wave of violence rolling across El Sereno. Half a dozen men have been murdered recently. One man was shot after a dispute at a taco truck.
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