Obesity and other chronic diseases may lead to visa denial for the United States. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This was reported by *The Washington Post* based on a telegram from US Secretary of State Mark Rubio. The new rules are aimed at screening individuals who pose a risk of becoming a social burden due to expensive medical treatment costs.
From now on, visa authorities will check whether applicants have the ability to independently cover medical expenses or not. "The Trump administration is prioritizing the interests of Americans by implementing this policy," the White House statement said.
This regulation applies to both temporary and permanent visas. However, critics express concerns that these rules may grant officials excessively broad powers to make subjective decisions.
