China's "Born in the USA" Anchor Babies

Giving birth to a child abroad is not a privilege reserved to the wealthy. Increasing numbers of expectant middle-class Chinese parents also favor giving their children American citizenship. "The return on investment is higher than robbing a bank," the consultancy agent tells women such as Liu. When Chinese children are born in America, they automatically become U.S. citizens. Once they reach 21, their parents can apply for green cards and emigrate.
--Time