US EditionNew Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants’ health and finances
The directive instructs visa officers to deny entry to applicants with chronic illnesses deemed potential public charges, affecting those with conditions like diabetes and obesity, experts said.
- Last week, a State Department cable instructed U.S. Embassies and Consulates to require visa applicants to prove they won’t need public benefits, potentially limiting those with medical or financial challenges.
- The administration says the guidance enforces taxpayer protections and continues Trump’s effort since January to tighten immigration policy changes and revive first-term public charge rules.
- The cable specifies health and financial criteria consular officers should use, listing chronic conditions and obesity while requiring review of bank and financial documents and assessing English proficiency.
- Family members of U.S. residents may face new barriers, as experts warn the guidance could reduce visas and affect those seeking to visit or live with relatives, said Adriana Cadena.
- The guidance clarifies that the change applies to immigrant visas, not B-2 non-immigrant visas, and expands the interpretation of public charge beyond existing embassy medical exam requirements.
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President Donald Trump’s government issued a new directive that could make it difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they suffer from certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or obesity, or lack the assets and financial resources to sustain themselves. The provision, issued last week on a cable from the State Department and to which The Associated Press had access, turns instructions to embassy and consulate offici…
Calexico, California (t3).- The profiles of foreigners requesting residency in the United States will be analyzed more rigorously. Recently, an instruction was given to personnel working within the consulates of this country to deny visas for medical reasons, including diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and even age.
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New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances
A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves.
Officials in U.S. foreign agencies are supposed to reject visa applications due to health problems of applicants. There may be exceptions for people with sufficient financial resources.
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