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A foreign national may be denied entry into the U.S. due to specific health conditions that are deemed public health concerns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies certain infectious diseases and other health-related requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible for entry. For instance, conditions like active tuberculosis or other communicable diseases may lead to a denial as they pose a risk to public health.

The other conditions mentioned do not typically serve as grounds for denial of entry. Possessing a valid passport is essential for travel and does not itself lead to denial. Being unemployed is generally not a factor considered during entry assessments unless it indicates a person may become a public charge, but this is more about financial stability than health. Similarly, having no family in the U.S. does not affect a foreign national’s eligibility for entry, as immigration primarily focuses on health, criminal history, and intentions for visiting or residing in the United States.