B1/B2 medical

[OKflyboy 35]

Maybe someone can help with the following information.

Can a previously denied B1/B2 for family visiting purposes affect getting a B1/B2 for medical treatment? If it matters, the person is a minor child. I know that a B visa can be denied for no particular reason at all. I am interested in this specific situation. Also, do you have to present a lot of proof of ties to the home country in this case?

Thanks!

[Boiler 47,479]

Presumably a very specific treatment that can only be obtained in the US.

You would need medical evidence and of course proof of funds to pay for the treatment, a previously denied tourist visa should not have an impact for a legitimate case, completely different circumstances.

[OKflyboy 35]

Thank you.

[jan22 3,174]

You don't say how long ago the denial was. If the family situation has not changed, the visa might well be denied yet again -- the expense of medical treatment might even make the applicant less likely to qualify, depending on the cost, duration, etc. of the treatment. The requirements for a B1/B2 visa do not change based on the purpose being for medical treatment. Sounds harsh, but it's the law.

[OKflyboy 35]

You don't say how long ago the denial was. If the family situation has not changed, the visa might well be denied yet again -- the expense of medical treatment might even make the applicant less likely to qualify, depending on the cost, duration, etc. of the treatment. The requirements for a B1/B2 visa do not change based on the purpose being for medical treatment. Sounds harsh, but it's the law.

March of this year. How can the expense of the treatment affect the decision? Clearly, if the family cannot pay, they can't go. The hospital will not admit them in the first place and won't provide the letter for the visa application. If they can, why should they be denied the treatment that is necessary, which is confirmed by doctors?

[Boiler 47,479]

The US system as a whole may be relatively poor, but there is no denying that in some cutting edge areas there is treatment available here that you can not get elsewhere.

The CO's recognise this.