A new directive by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, directs U.S. embassies to weigh chronic health issues when deciding who gets a visa.
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The health issues includes but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions.
According to a cable sent by the Secretary of State, United States will consider obesity or having children with special needs as reasons to reject immigrant visas.
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“You must consider an applicant’s health. Certain medical conditions – including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions – can require hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of care,” a cable sent by Marco read.
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Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott added that the policy ensures “our immigration system is not a burden on the American taxpayer.”
This new directive is aimed at immigrants who are seeking permanent relocation into the US. Tourist on short time visits are excluded.
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