ss74k, you sure? i am not well versed in immigration laws but i feel that there should be something which defines the period of stay for a pregnant immigrant mom in US to claim the baby to be a legal citizen. like what happens if a mom comes from nepal on a tourist visa, delivers a baby a day after and goes back to nepal after say 10 days..hehe...i know it's a stupid example but there should be a clear cut definition about the period of stay haina? like she may or may not travel from nepal if she is id pregnant for 7 or more months... LooTe