An Indian-origin doctor in San Jose has come under scrutiny for encouraging birth tourism.

Dr. Athiya Javid of San Jose has come under government investigation over allegations of encouraging birth tourism. James Comer (R-Ky.), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform) and Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas) alleged that Dr. Javid and three other organizations were advertising for birth tourism on their websites. Letters have been sent to Doctores Para T, Have My Baby in Miami, International Maternity Services and Dr. Athiya Javid asking for documents. Dr. Athiya Javid studied medicine in Hyderabad, India.“The benefits of U.S. citizenship are a unique privilege. However, as foreign expectant mothers traveling for this purpose come primarily from China and Russia, there are concerns that the birth tourism industry poses potential national security and election integrity threats that threaten U.S. interests,” the letter said.“In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order limiting birthright citizenship by limiting the eligibility for citizenship of children born in the United States to parents who are present in the United States illegally or are lawfully present, but only temporarily reside in the country at the time of birth such as under the visa waiver program or on a foreign visit on a nonimmigrant visa. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction in July 2025, “The executive order has been halted from taking effect, and will remain in place pending a final decision by the US Supreme Court,” the letter said.Dr Javid is accused of saying that his website shows that the company is engaged in birth tourism. “Although specific pricing for the maternity package is not publicly listed, interested clients should contact the firm directly through their online portal or via phone or email to receive personalized travel planning options, price quotes and information on additional fees – including registration costs, extended hospital stays and medical tests and examinations. “In addition to antenatal and postnatal care, the company provides a wide range of services to foreign expectant mothers, including logistics assistance, temporary accommodation assistance and legal counsel, provided either directly or through affiliated third-party providers,” it said.