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WASHINGTON, November 8, 2025: The United States Department of State has issued new instructions to consular offices worldwide expanding the list of medical conditions that may lead to visa denials. Under the updated guidance, chronic illnesses including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are now among the factors that visa officers can consider when determining whether an applicant may become a “public charge” and therefore ineligible for entry or permanent residency. The directive, recently circulated to U.S. embassies and consulates, broadens the interpretation of existing immigration law governing applicants who could require extensive medical treatment or financial support while in the country. The new…

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