Some Canadians could be denied U.S. visa due to obesity, cancers

Some Canadians could be denied a U.S. visa due to obesity or other medical conditions.

“Short-term, visa-exempt visitors should see little change at the border,” lawyer Rosanna Berardi told National Post on Friday. She is the managing partner at Berardi Immigration Law .

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“Applicants with notable medical conditions should be prepared to show strong financial capacity and private insurance to reduce the risk of refusal.”

Earlier in November, a directive was sent via cable to embassy and consular officials on behalf of the State Department. They were given instructions to screen foreigners who want to live in the U.S. for a wide range of conditions, as well as age and likelihood that they “might rely on public benefits,” KFF Health News reported .

These people risk