State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions
07-11-2025 22:39 via thehill.com

State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions

Applicants for immigrant visas to the U.S. could be rejected if they have certain medical conditions under a new State Department directive, the agency confirmed.  The policy would allow officers to deny visas to immigrants who are deemed more likely to rely on public benefits should they have medical issues.Sent to State Department employees through an internal cable, the guidance instructed officers to consider both an applicant's health and overall financial picture when determining
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