Under a new directive from the Trump administration, foreign nationals with health conditions like diabetes or obesity could be denied US visas and permanent residency, according to a government directive. The guidelines were sent by the State Department to American embassies worldwide, reported the Washington-based KFF Health News. The guidance applies to all visa applicants but is primarily aimed at those seeking permanent US residency, a senior attorney said.

The State Department cable, sent to US embassies and consulates, instructs visa officers to flag applicants whose medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, mental health issues, and obesity, may require "hundreds of thousands of doll

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