Trump administration to restrict visas for uninsured applicants
Posted on AllSides October 5th, 2019
From The Right
President Trump issued a proclamation Friday requiring immigrants applying for U.S. visas to prove they can afford health care.
Applicants will be denied entry into the U.S. unless they have plans to be covered by health insurance within 30 days of entering or have enough financial resources to cover the cost, according to the White House.
The measure would take effect Nov. 3 and will apply to applicants for visas from abroad. It will not be applied retroactively to those already in the U.S. It does not affect lawful permanent...