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That seems pretty implausible that this is happening in many countries. Only 30 countries on earth have birthright citizenship the way you describe. Of those 30 only the US and Canada are developed nations. The rest are countries like: Mexico, Fiji, and Guatemala.

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Hey, Australia is developed nation as well! Maybe not as much as Canada, but more than Mexico or the USA.

Australia does not have birthright citizenship. I looked it up when we were living in Sydney, and my wife was pregnant.

Interesting, you now have to live in Australia until you're 10. That didn't used to be the case. Thanks.

In most European countries it's much easier to get citizenship if a) stayed a while and b) gave birth to a child. Similarly it's easier for the other parent to get citizenship or permanent residence under these conditions. But yeah, I didn't describe it very accurately. From what people told me the US is/was one of the prime targets, will be interesting to see if that changes with Trump. Perhaps more come to Europe instead.

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