medical visas?
May 7th 2007, 3:29 pm
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medical visas?
Let's say a woman is currently living in her own country with her
child, who is a US citizen.
The child has become quite ill and she wants to return to the US for
medical treatment there, but has no visa for entry into the US.
Is there such a visa that allows her to entry into the US for this
purpose?
Thanks.
child, who is a US citizen.
The child has become quite ill and she wants to return to the US for
medical treatment there, but has no visa for entry into the US.
Is there such a visa that allows her to entry into the US for this
purpose?
Thanks.
May 7th 2007, 3:49 pm
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Re: medical visas?
The trouble with all of this is that *she* isn't the one who's sick. The child is a USC and can enter and receive medical care in the US... but the mother isn't entitled to benefits or a visa simply because the child is a USC.
Ian
May 7th 2007, 4:34 pm
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Posts: 68,280
Re: medical visas?
Qualifying for a Visa
Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law.
The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that:
The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States;
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.
Where Do I Apply for a Visitor Visa?
Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html
Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law.
The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that:
The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States;
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.
Where Do I Apply for a Visitor Visa?
Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html
