U.S. Introduces New Immigration Rules Targeting Applicants With Chronic Health Conditions
The United States government has introduced new immigration guidelines that could make it more difficult for foreign nationals with chronic health conditions to obtain visas or green cards. The directive, issued under President Donald Trump’s administration, expands the scope of the “public charge” rule — a provision in U.S. immigration law used to determine whether an applicant is likely to become financially dependent on government assistance. According to a State Department cable circulated to American embassies and consulates worldwide, consular […]