This applies to applicants with health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, oncological diseases, as well as other cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, and mental disorders.

Official Document and State Department Recommendations

According to The Washington Post, the document was signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It clearly states that consular officers must thoroughly assess the applicant’s health condition before making a decision on visa issuance.

“You must consider the applicant’s health condition… Some diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular, respiratory, oncological, diabetes, metabolic, neurological, and mental, may require medical care costing hundreds of thousands of dollars,” the newspaper quotes from the instructions.

This policy aims to prevent potential costs to the US healthcare system for treating foreigners. Applicants with chronic diseases who require long-term medical supervision risk visa denial even if they have other grounds for entry.

Implications for Applicants: How to Prepare for Review

For those planning a trip to the US, it is important to consult a doctor in advance and prepare medical documents.

The Trump administration emphasizes that decisions on US visas will be based on potential risks to the country’s budget.

If you have obesity, diabetes, or oncological diseases, it is recommended to provide evidence of a stable condition and insurance coverage for high costs.

This innovation is already sparking discussions among immigration law experts. Many believe it could complicate entry to the US for thousands of people with chronic diseases, but at the same time strengthen control over medical aspects of visa policy.

“Some diseases… may require medical care costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

– Quote from the US State Department document, The Washington Post

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