Residency Chronic conditions could jeopardise US visa eligibility under new guidance Broadening of public charge assessment to include diabetes, asthma, and obesity may lead to inconsistent decision-making iStock.com/Moussa81 Image Izzy Wood Reporter Thursday 13 November 2025 The US Department of State has reportedly issued internal guidance instructing consular officers to more broadly assess visa applicants’ health conditions when deciding whether they are likely to b Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Data Privacy DHS proposes sweeping expansion of biometric data collection Immigration US employers brace for disruption as DHS scraps automatic EAD extensions Compliance Project Firewall forces firms to rethink hiring foreign talent Politics USCIS ramps up screening for “Anti-American”, antisemitic views