Overview
New health criteria could restrict the granting of US visas The United States government introduced a new guideline that expands the health criteria considered in the evaluation of visas, and now cases of severe obesity may be a reason for refusal, when the visa is for residence in the country. expensive diseases, such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, cancer, diabetes, and now obesity considered serious. The new rule adds to other recent changes in the visa process: mandatory in-person interview for all candidates (even children and the elderly), increased application rate and verification of profiles on social networks for student and exchange student visas. Making informed decisions is essential in immigration processes. An immigration lawyer has the experience and preparation to assist you at each stage
Topics like this matter because a move to Brazil usually becomes more stable when readers notice how documents, family structure, route sequencing, and long-term residence continuity interact.
Published topic date: March 14, 2026.
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Why this matters for immigration planning
Topics like this matter because a move to Brazil usually becomes more stable when readers notice how documents, family structure, route sequencing, and long-term residence continuity interact.
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