Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas
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Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a Thursday directive from the Trump administration.
The guidance, issued in a cable the State Department sent to embassy and consular officials and examined by KFF Health News, directs visa officers to deem applicants ineligible to enter the U.S. for several new reasons, including age or the likelihood they might rely on public benefits. The guidance says that such people could become a "public charge" -- a potential drain on U.S. resources -- because of their health issues or age.
While assessing the health of potential immigrants has been part of the visa application process for years, including screening for communicable diseases like tuberculosis and obtaining vaccine history, experts said the new guidelines greatly expand the list of medical conditions to be considered and give visa officers more power to make decisions about immigration based on an applicant's health status.
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I feel badly for farm workers in Florida.
A new law signed by DeS. prohibits laborers from taking breaks from the sun, having bathroom breaks, or wearing hats.
Ok, I made that list up, but it's like that.
It's draconian. People die from being in the heat (or cold) as we know.
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