US visa denial
New US Visa Restrictions Target Applicants with Chronic Health Conditions Like Obesity and Diabetes
Nov 07, 2025 11:13 pm CST
The Trump administration has implemented new visa guidelines allowing officials to deny US residency applications from foreign nationals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. This State Department directive instructs consular officers to evaluate whether applicants with certain medical conditions might become a "public charge," requiring them to assess if applicants can afford potential healthcare costs without seeking government assistance.
Indian Journalist with $100,000 Columbia Scholarship Denied US Visa Due to Social Media Vetting
Oct 07, 2025 04:47 pm CST
A 27-year-old Indian journalist, Kaushik Raj, was denied a US student visa despite securing a $100,000 scholarship to Columbia University. His rejection appears linked to social media vetting practices implemented under the Trump administration, highlighting broader trends as US student visa approvals for Indians dropped by 44.5% in recent months.