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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…
Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?
Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…
India–Singapore DTAA: Capital Gains, Residency, NRI Startup Reliefs
The 2025 India–Singapore DTAA upholds post-2019 rules: most capital gains from Indian shares held by Singapore residents are taxed in…
India–UAE DTAA 2025: NRIs, Remittances, and Tax Rules Explained
The India–UAE DTAA protects UAE-based Indians from double taxation if they remain non-resident in India (under 182 days) and hold…