State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions
Visas,Green Cards,Obesity And Malnutrition,Trump Administration,State Department
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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 deemed more likely to rely on public benefits should they have medical issues.
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