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Immigrant Visas Require Medical Exams; Nonimmigrant Visas Do Not
In late 2025 the U.S. broadened health-related public charge reviews for immigrant visas, weighing chronic conditions and applicants’ ability to…
Planning a U.S. Medical Trip: B-2 Visa Requirements and Costs
For medical B-2 visas, applicants must provide two matching medical letters, realistic cost estimates, and verifiable funds that align with…
Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips
New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…
Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025
2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…
Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas
U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…
Power Bank Explodes in Qantas Lounge; Staff Douse Fire in Shower
A power bank exploded in a passenger’s pocket at Melbourne Airport’s Qantas lounge on November 6, 2025, causing burns, evacuating…
Indianapolis Travelers Face Cancellations Amid FAA Flight Cuts
Starting November 7, 2025, the FAA ordered phased cuts to domestic flights at Indianapolis and 39 airports due to controller…