Travel › New Trump Directive Targets Immigrants With Chronic Health Conditions by sameoldguy(op): 1:08am On Nov 09, 2025 |
A recent directive issued by the Trump administration in November 2025 instructs U.S. embassies and consular officials to take a tougher stance on visa applicants with chronic health conditions. The State Department guidance, which took immediate effect, directs visa officers to consider a broader range of medical conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, and other chronic disease, when assessing eligibility for a U.S. visa.
Key Aspects of the Guidance: • Public Charge Determinations: The directive ties chronic health conditions to the “public charge” rule, implying that applicants with such illnesses may be considered a potential burden on U.S. resources due to anticipated medical expenses or limited ability to maintain employment. • Expansive Health Assessment: The new policy broadens health evaluations beyond traditional checks for communicable diseases (such as tuberculosis) and vaccination compliance, introducing a more comprehensive review of applicants’ overall health. • Increased Discretion for Officials: Visa officers and examining physicians are granted greater authority to judge the potential cost of future medical care and an applicant’s capacity to work, based on their medical history and condition. • Impact on Applicants: Immigration experts warn that this expanded evaluation process may immediately affect visa outcomes, particularly during consular interviews, where applicants with chronic illnesses could face heightened scrutiny or denial.
This directive reflects the Trump administration’s broader effort to restrict both legal and undocumented immigration, as well as to limit access to public benefits and healthcare for non-citizens. |
Politics › Re: Nigerian Military Banned From Marrying Foreigners by sameoldguy: 4:25pm On Nov 08, 2025 |
What is wrong with marrying a naturalized Nigerian? |
Politics › Re: Nigerian Man Charged With Murder Of 23-Year-Old UK Woman by sameoldguy: 6:06am On Oct 26, 2025 |
Conji wants to send this one to life imprisonment. |
Education › Re: ATBU Sacks Lecturer Over Sexual Harassment Of Married PG Student by sameoldguy: 11:12pm On Apr 24, 2025 |
Aliyu the wandering deekhead, sexually harassed another Aliyu.
An erected p€nis truly has no conscience |
Business › Re: Nigerians Shift To Made-In-Nigeria Product As Imported Item Become Too Expensive by sameoldguy: 11:21pm On Apr 14, 2025 |
Do we have any made in Nigeria products? |
Crime › Re: Adepoju Ridwan Adedolapo Is Missing, Have You Seen Him? by sameoldguy: 10:01pm On Mar 22, 2025 |
Benalemi224: The other people way dem don use for ritual or something no be grown ass people? So if you big like this, another person go fit hold you use do ritual? You no go chop him preek? |
Crime › Re: Adepoju Ridwan Adedolapo Is Missing, Have You Seen Him? by sameoldguy: 12:53am On Mar 22, 2025 |
This is a grown ass man na? If he truly is missing, I hope he comes back home. But una sure him never follow land enter Libya, Unto jakpa things? Or they should check police stations around. |
Politics › Re: Senate Replies IPU: Natasha Was Suspended For Gross Misconduct, Not Allegation by sameoldguy: 6:08am On Mar 13, 2025 |
The lady Natasha is not smart at all. She’ll end up being removed from the senate and that’ll be the end of her political career. |
Crime › Re: Man Flees As Girlfriend Found Dead In Lagos Apartment by sameoldguy: 7:23am On Mar 10, 2025 |
I hope she gets justice |
Travel › Re: Pregnant Nigerian Woman Deported From US Shortly Before Delivery by sameoldguy: 7:22am On Mar 10, 2025 |
This story happened in January 2024, which was over a year ago, before Trump became president of the U.S. So, I wonder why people are dragging President Trump into it or why bloggers are posting it as if it happened recently. The woman already had a daughter who is about a year old. |
Family › Re: Family In Need by sameoldguy: 11:36am On Mar 07, 2025*. Modified: 6:51am On Mar 08, 2025 |
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Politics › Re: Kalu Advocates For Senator Natasha’s Aides Amid Suspension Sanctions (Video) by sameoldguy: 5:31pm On Mar 06, 2025 |
That should be looked into. Her staff should not be struck with the same rod. |
Politics › Re: A Sixth South-east State Should Be Created From Anioma – Uzor Kalu by sameoldguy: 11:55am On Mar 04, 2025 |
kabillion: Why must southeast have six states? Is there a law that said so or they just wanna measured with their superior (Yoruba)? Superiors don’t call themselves superiors, only inferiors who thinks they are at par are boastful. I love the Yoruba people but some of y’all need to grow up and stop stirring animosity. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Tiktok 'in the process Of restoring service' In The US As Trump Grants Lifeline by sameoldguy: 8:43pm On Jan 19, 2025 |
It’s almost
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Phones › Re: Tiktok Goes Offline In America by sameoldguy: 7:17am On Jan 19, 2025 |
It’s true o, Just tried to check mine and it’s no more.
Still not working with VPN.
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Family › Re: Generation Beta Begins This Year. by sameoldguy: 3:23am On Jan 04, 2025 |
Nice |
Politics › Re: How Are You Surviving In Nigeria by sameoldguy: 8:26pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
Jasix: I'm just at the mercy of God. I go to bed on empty stomach, can't sleep. I keep thinking of whether I would die in my sleep. If I'm lucky to wake up the next morning, I get gripped in fear as to how I can survive the day without food. I look up, I look down, there's nobody to pull me through. No help whatsoever. It is an act of cowardice to commit suicide, else.... Otilor ni Where in Nigeria are you currently? |
Sports › Re: Sven-Göran Eriksson Rejected Super Eagles Job: "I Was Asked To Split My Salary" by sameoldguy: 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2024 |
DrDeuce: Thank you sir, you really saved me at my lowest and for it I'm forever grateful, sir please one more thing I honestly don't know how to put this in a way which won't annoy you and think of me as a bad person but please I checked through your posts and saw where you helped someone you helped with another problem and I couldn't help but ask if I could please still get that sort of help too sir, please don't get me wrong sir you helped me beyond what i could imagine which is miraculous in my life it's just that the situation of this country is ever tough with bills skyrocketing everyday and I already told myself I won't leave my school premises to go home for Christmas cause of the heavy transport hikes sir so I'm foolishly asking if you can please also kindly render me your form of assistance again like that guy, please sir I'm not trying to take advantage of your kindness sir, I please hope you don't see me as greedy or an ingrate, I'm honestly grateful as part of your token helped me even to sort out the certification of an online course on Allison which would also help me soon, please it's just a request sir Cause I'm definitely not entitled to your money which you work very hard for, please if my message annoys you sir please forgive me for my current action, you've already helped me few weeks back which is massive in my life, once again I'm forever grateful, god bless you sir. You are the most ungrateful person ever. I knew you was going to come back after the second time cos you are just a scam. You look me like maga? Do not send me anymore messages. Your type is of no good. |
Culture › Re: The Impact Of Traditional Rites Of Passage: Pros And Cons by sameoldguy: 3:50pm On Dec 02, 2024 |
Addme: Good morning Sir Wanted to write this yesterday but slept off .
Got home yesterday and my boy told me they have started exam and I just thought how I would have pulled this through if not this act of kindness of yours to an unknown stranger like me. God knows he would have still been at home and will never write this exam.
Sir, you will never lack any good thing in your life. You will continue to witness divine rise in your businesses. More doors of opportunities will continue to open for you.
Unlimited Joy and happiness in your family. And lastly Sir,God will soothen wherever your shoe pinches. Thank You Sir Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year in advance Sir
LONG LIVE BI More and more Lucrative Contracts by God's grace.
Pls Sir, If you won't say I'm asking too much, don't know if you can still be of assistance to my family to get some food today.Your assistance will make us Breathe for some time before my rebate/commission comes up on the 4th. PLS SIR Amen, God bless you too. Sent you 10k |
Sports › Re: Sven-Göran Eriksson Rejected Super Eagles Job: "I Was Asked To Split My Salary" by sameoldguy: 3:47pm On Dec 02, 2024 |
DrDeuce: Happy Sunday and happy new month to you sir. I came to say thank you once again. I really appreciate what you've done for me, you really helped beyond what I imagine, thank you so much. I pray God that made you see the beginning of the year in his infinite mercy would make you see the new year with joy sir, I am really thamkful, My regards to the family sir. Amen. You welcome. God bless you |
Celebrities › Re: Court To Hear ₦5 Billion Suit Against Sinach For Alleged Copyright Infringement by sameoldguy: 2:04pm On Nov 28, 2024 |
Dottore: I thought the music was for praise/worship and spiritual benefit of every Christian. How come court enter the matter?
Two supposedly born again music artistes fighting over money matter in a Court guided by wordly system, headed by unbeliever judge and represented by hustler lawyers.
Do they now want people to bear in mind the controversial hustle side of the song when it's played rather than the main purpose of the song which is to edify the spirit of worshippers?
So all these na hustle? Na wao I think you should blame the person that took the case to court and live Sinach out of it. |
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Culture › Re: The Impact Of Traditional Rites Of Passage: Pros And Cons by sameoldguy: 1:49am On Nov 22, 2024 |
Addme: Haa, You will never lack in anything. Thank You, Thank You and Thank You Sir. Sir, I don't know what to say than God's infinite protection shall continue on you and your family. You are blessed Sir Amen. God bless you too |
Culture › Re: The Impact Of Traditional Rites Of Passage: Pros And Cons by sameoldguy: 12:58am On Nov 22, 2024 |
Addme: God's blessings shall never depart from you Sent you 25k. God bless you and your family. |
Sports › Re: Sven-Göran Eriksson Rejected Super Eagles Job: "I Was Asked To Split My Salary" by sameoldguy: 12:20am On Nov 22, 2024 |
DrDeuce: Thanks so much sir, my family is grateful, I don't know what to say except thank you. May God almighty supply your needs according to his riches in glory sir, thanks so much. You welcome. Sent you another 15k. Enjoy |
Sports › Re: Sven-Göran Eriksson Rejected Super Eagles Job: "I Was Asked To Split My Salary" by sameoldguy: 11:59pm On Nov 21, 2024 |
[quote author=DrDeuce post=132980956][/quote]Sent you 15k. You can delete your info. Thanks |
Sports › Re: Sven-Göran Eriksson Rejected Super Eagles Job: "I Was Asked To Split My Salary" by sameoldguy: 11:53pm On Nov 21, 2024 |
DrDeuce: Jesus, thank you sir im so grateful, honestly you'll never ever lack sir, on behalf of my family thank you so much sir im so grateful sir. I need first and last name to transfer |