The United States has introduced a new directive that could see foreign nationals denied visas or green cards if they suffer from pre-existing chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.
The policy, which the State Department describes as an extension of the “public charge” rule, marks one of the most significant shifts in the country’s visa assessment criteria in decades.
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While the rule technically applies to all visa categories, including tourist (B-1/B-2) and st
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