Immigrants seeking visas to live in the US could be rejected if they have certain common medical conditions, including obesity, cancer or diabetes, according to reports.

The guidance, issued in a cable sent by the State Department to embassy and consular officials, directs visa officers to weed out applicants entering the US based on their age or the likelihood they would need to rely on public benefits, according to a directive examined by KFF Health News .

“You must consider an applicant’s health,” the cable obtained by the outlet said.

Immigrants with medical conditions, including obesity, cancer or diabetes can be denied a visa. Halfpoint – stock.adobe.com

“Certain medical conditions — including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diab

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