Birthright citizenship order: With Trump's February 19 deadline looming, "terrified" Indian parents rush for urgent C-sections.

Birthright Citizenship rule: Since many Indian parents are in possession of H-1B and L1 visas, the new rule is anticipated to have an effect on thousands of them. A number of parents hoped that their children's US citizenship would pave the door for their own permanent residence in the nation.

Indian parents in the US are scrambling to call doctors and waiting in line at maternity clinics to arrange a C-section for preterm births as the deadline for President Donald Trump's executive order terminating the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents' immigration status draws near.

Donald Trump signed a new executive order preventing children of illegal immigrants from automatically obtaining citizenship hours after he took office as the 47th president of the United States.

The birthright citizen order signed by Donald Trump challenges a long-standing interpretation of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to any child born in the US but excludes children of foreign diplomats.

Therefore, children born to non-citizen couples after February 19 will not be regarded as American citizens when Donald Trump's proclamation takes effect. Additionally, the decision terminates automatic birthright citizenship for children of lawfully present but short-term visitors, students, and workers on work visas.

Since many Indian parents have H-1B and L1 visas and are even waiting for Green Cards to become citizens of the United States, the new birthright citizenship order is anticipated to have an influence on thousands of them. A number of parents hoped that their children's US citizenship would pave the door for their own permanent residence in the nation. Also Read | Five-point explanation of US birthright citizenship and the potential effects of Donald Trump's executive order on millions

Because of this, a lot of parents are hurrying to maternity facilities to have their babies delivered by caesarean section before the new birthright citizenship rule takes effect on February 19.

Originating in India "We were counting on our child being born here," Priya, who was due in March, told TOI. For six years, we have been waiting for our green cards. Our family's stability could only be guaranteed in this manner. We are afraid of what might happen.

Texas obstetrician Dr. SG Mukkala has attempted to educate couples about the potential consequences of a preterm birth on the child's life.

"Even if it is feasible, a preterm birth puts both mother and child at serious risk," I'm attempting to convey to couples. Low birth weight, neurological issues, feeding issues, and undeveloped lungs are among the consequences. I have discussed this with 15 to 20 couples over the last two days," the TOI article stated.