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Trump Administration Tightens Visa Rules Over Health Conditions

11/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration issued guidelines allowing visa officers to deny entry based on chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, citing public charge risks.
The directives require assessing applicants' ability to cover medical costs without government aid.
Critics, including immigration lawyers, warn that untrained officers may make biased judgments about applicants' health and future medical needs.
The guidelines primarily affect permanent residency applicants, complicating the visa process.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration issued guidelines allowing visa officers to deny entry based on chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, citing public charge risks.
The directives require assessing applicants' ability to cover medical costs without government aid.
Critics, including immigration lawyers, warn that untrained officers may make biased judgments about applicants' health and future medical needs.
The guidelines primarily affect permanent residency applicants, complicating the visa process.