US EditionNew Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants’ health and finances
The Trump administration’s new guidance expands visa denials to include chronic illnesses like diabetes and obesity, citing potential long-term care costs as a factor in public charge assessments.
- 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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Trump Administration Moves to Protect U.S. Taxpayers — Foreign Visa Seekers With Costly Medical Conditions Like Diabetes and Obesity May Be Denied Entry Under New Directive | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
The Trump administration has quietly issued a sweeping directive instructing U.S.
The U.S. Department of State will in future ban certain people from entering the United States. According to this, people with certain diseases such as obesity are no longer allowed to enter the United States.
U.S. Will Restrict Visas for Fat Foreigners Under New Health Guidelines.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. State Department issued guidance recommending that fat people be denied immigrant visas.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. State Department, foreign nationals, and the Trump administration.WHEN & WHERE: Recent guidance issued by the State Department in the United States.KEY QUOTE: “The Trump Administration is putting the interests of the American people first.” – State Department spokesman Tommy PigottIMPACT: Stricter…
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Trump's new immigration policy sounds like a bad joke. In the future, people could be rejected because of their weight or age.
New State Department Policy Allows Visa Officers to Reject Applicants Over Common Health Issues
A new State Department policy seeks to limit immigrants from entering the United States based on whether they have certain underlying medical conditions, including common ailments like diabetes, obesity, and mental health issues. The U.S. visa process has always allowed for denial of entry based on health concerns, but has typically focused on people with notable communicable diseases… Source
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