State Department to Allow Denial of Immigrant Visas to Those with Health Issues, Including Obesity

State Department to allow denial of immigrant visas to those with health issues, including obesity

Immigrants seeking visas to live in the US could be rejected if they have certain common medical conditions, including obesity or diabetes, according to reports.

Visas Can Now Be Denied To Immigrants On Basis Of Their Weight

The Orange Blob's State Department just sent out a directive to embassies and consulates around the world, stating that people applying for visas to the United States may be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, on the grounds that they could take up domestic health care resources. Via the New Republic: “You must consider an applicant’s health,” the cable read. “Certain medical conditions—including, but not limited to, cardiovascular…

Immigrants with chronic illnesses may face US Visa hurdles

Saint Lucians seeking to live in the United States may now be refused visas or green cards if they have chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. The new guidance for all foreign nationals was issued by the US State Department and sent to American embassies and consulates worldwide. The updated directive expands how officers assess visa applicants under the “public charge” rule, which traditionally focused on financial dependency…

US seeks to deny visa applicants with co-morbidities - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

APPLICANTS for US visas and green cards who have co-morbidities may find it tougher to get approval, following a US State Department directive to embassies around the world to screen people with health complications. The policy is intended to protect the American public purse from the burden of providing health support to immigrants. “Certain medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer…