Pregnant Nigerian woman denied UK transit to US over pregnancy disclosure and travel concerns
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A video from 2025 shows a heavily pregnant Nigerian woman being denied entry into the United Kingdom while in transit to the United States. UK immigration officials raised concerns about the purpose of her trip and her advanced stage of pregnancy. The woman was seven weeks away from her due date and had a return ticket scheduled three weeks before her due date, which an official noted exceeded airline limits for late-stage pregnancy travel. During questioning, she admitted she had not disclosed her pregnancy when applying for her US visa, stating "It didn't come up." An immigration official, identified as Sarah, contacted the US Embassy for guidance. The embassy requested the woman visit its office in Lagos with her documents, leading her to miss her flight. The woman reportedly did not appear at the American embassy as requested, resulting in the cancellation of her US visa. The incident highlighted concerns among officials about pregnant women traveling abroad to give birth in countries where children automatically acquire citizenship by birth.
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