Visa officers will also screen for and consider cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes as per new instruction, the cable said. (Photo credit: Marco Rubio's X profile) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The United States may deny visas because of obesity post new directive from the Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He asked diplomats to factor in obesity alongside various chronic conditions as among the reason to reject foreigns applying for the US visas, Politico reported.

Politico viewed the excerpts of the cable..

The new guidance is a strict interpretation of the US Government's 'public charge' rule. The rule prohibits prospective immigrants from entering the country in case they are deemed likely to require public assistance later. The assistance c

See Full Page