Can a K1 visa be denied because of cancer? better getting married and then apply for a CR1?

[GCPony 14]

Yes, my boyfriend has health insurance through his work. I will ask him to find out about your suggestion, thanks a lot.

An FYi. My wife had cancer before coming to America. My employer offers a health plan tailored to pay for cancer related illness, but they declined to cover her because of her pre-existing condition. Take a moment to look at whatever policies your husband has, and if there's any doubt as to what's covered, ask questions beforehand.

[Janethscholar 0]

Hi! the answer is NO. my fiance and i filed for K1 last November 2011. i was diagnosed with stage1 cancer last February 2012. had surgery last March. no metastasis was found.

I am already here in the US since June 13

Thank you so much for your reply. I am glad to hear that you are cancer free and that you also got your K1 visa and are already in the USA. Would you please let me know if they mentioned the issue at the interview? did they say something regarding you becoming a federal charge? something related with the health care? did they requested extra medical exams? thanks for any information you can provide me, we just want to make the best decision with the help of others. Good luck with your recovery, are you going through chemo or radio?

Regards,

Janeth

[jonathan&tee 1]

Hi Janeth! what i did was to ask for a detailed medical certificate from my doctor which stated that i had stage 1 uterine cancer, that i had hysterectomy and further biopsy results indicate that the cancer did not spread and i am cancer free. i also made my fiance write a sort of letter indicating that he knew of my condition and my surgery. (i was thinking before that the consul might interrogate me about my cancer and the fact that i will never be able to have a child and that i kept this information from my fiance)

i did not undergo chemo and radiation. mine is stage1 B uterine cancer.

i also submitted a detailed report from my cancer surgeon re the operation they conducted on me. i had it all with me during the medical exam. i was interviewed by the doctor and i told her i have all records with me. i also emphasized that my medical reports state that i am cancer free now. (i was worried that they will see me as a public charge once i get to the US)

1. the doctor and the consul did not mention about me being a public charge on account of my cancer

2. they did not tell me that i will have some problems on health care

3. they did not request for an extra medical exam

i went to my medical exams barely 2 months after the surgery. i even have a personal nurse with me during the medical interview. but they did not ask him anything.

i just had the usual medical exam.

re my interview, the consul just said, and i quote him "oh, he is 37, you are 32. he's a manager and you are a law graduate (then he reads something on the computer monitor)

it's about time you get married! congratulations!"

although it was all a breeze. i still cannot answer anything about insurance and all. our wedding will be on the 28th and i have yet to file papers so i will be included in his insurance.

i am aware that cancer is a pre existing condition. and they may not cover it. but im keeping my fingers crossed that my medical reports (that i am cancer free) will help.

if they will not cover me on account of "cancer" , they may cover me on other usual sickness that are not cancer related. i will update you as soon as i am on that stage

goodluck to you. and dont worry too much! i will keep you in my prayers. may your visa journey be smooth and that the only hard part is the waiting.

take care!

Teeway

Thank you so much for your reply. I am glad to hear that you are cancer free and that you also got your K1 visa and are already in the USA. Would you please let me know if they mentioned the issue at the interview? did they say something regarding you becoming a federal charge? something related with the health care? did they requested extra medical exams? thanks for any information you can provide me, we just want to make the best decision with the help of others. Good luck with your recovery, are you going through chemo or radio?

Regards,

Janeth

Edited July 12, 2012 by jonathan&tee

[Janethscholar 0]

Hi Janeth! what i did was to ask for a detailed medical certificate from my doctor which stated that i had stage 1 uterine cancer, that i had hysterectomy and further biopsy results indicate that the cancer did not spread and i am cancer free. i also made my fiance write a sort of letter indicating that he knew of my condition and my surgery. (i was thinking before that the consul might interrogate me about my cancer and the fact that i will never be able to have a child and that i kept this information from my fiance)

i did not undergo chemo and radiation. mine is stage1 B uterine cancer.

i also submitted a detailed report from my cancer surgeon re the operation they conducted on me. i had it all with me during the medical exam. i was interviewed by the doctor and i told her i have all records with me. i also emphasized that my medical reports state that i am cancer free now. (i was worried that they will see me as a public charge once i get to the US)

1. the doctor and the consul did not mention about me being a public charge on account of my cancer

2. they did not tell me that i will have some problems on health care

3. they did not request for an extra medical exam

i went to my medical exams barely 2 months after the surgery. i even have a personal nurse with me during the medical interview. but they did not ask him anything.

i just had the usual medical exam.

re my interview, the consul just said, and i quote him "oh, he is 37, you are 32. he's a manager and you are a law graduate (then he reads something on the computer monitor)

it's about time you get married! congratulations!"

although it was all a breeze. i still cannot answer anything about insurance and all. our wedding will be on the 28th and i have yet to file papers so i will be included in his insurance.

i am aware that cancer is a pre existing condition. and they may not cover it. but im keeping my fingers crossed that my medical reports (that i am cancer free) will help.

if they will not cover me on account of "cancer" , they may cover me on other usual sickness that are not cancer related. i will update you as soon as i am on that stage

goodluck to you. and dont worry too much! i will keep you in my prayers. may your visa journey be smooth and that the only hard part is the waiting.

take care!

Teeway

Thanks you so much for such a generous answer,you have given me some ideas I did not have in my head like having a letter from my surgeon and oncologist, as well as my BF stating he is aware of my condition. Congratulations on your wedding!!! God bless