Mom has cancer - Is this a ground for visa denial?

[simplynice12 1]

Hi everyone!

 

I just need some insight regarding my mom's situation.  Right after our I-130 petition was approved, my mom was diagnosed with cancer.  We delayed the NVC process so she could immediately be treated (radiation, chemo. etc).  After her CT scan, no more tumor were found and based on her blood test (CEA) there are also no more cancer cells (didnt know they can tell on blood test).  Then we started processing with NVC and I got her interview date for Sept.  My question is, at her medical, do they ask if she has cancer?  Would this a ground for her to fail her medical and visa denial?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[Ontarkie 13,957]

They may ask for proof that you can afford her medical expenses and insurance. 

[Unlockable 7,306]

The bigger concern will be how can she (or you for that matter) afford any possible further treatment or care for her once she arrives to the US.

[Jordan8768 107]

As long as you can afford to care for her and provide her sufficient care then I don't see why they would deny her visa. 

 

I'm sorry you're going through this. I wish you all the best. 

[mallafri76 1,012]

Doctor will ask for it but shouldn't be grounds for denial.

 

Current health law in the US says insurance companies can't ask for pre-existing conditions, although that might change along with paying more when you're older.

[Coco8 1,039]

You should get her a health insurance when she gets to the US because she will probably need to have 2 check ups every month. Cancer is treated and not cured. 

 

For the medical they are looking more for contagious diseases so I doubt they will give her a bad review.

[simplynice12 1]

30 minutes ago, Jordan8768 said:

As long as you can afford to care for her and provide her sufficient care then I don't see why they would deny her visa. 

 

I'm sorry you're going through this. I wish you all the best. 

Thanks!  How do we prove that we could afford for her care? Is the affidavit of support that we filed enough? Do we need to bring additional proof?

[Jordan8768 107]

1 minute ago, simplynice12 said:

Thanks!  How do we prove that we could afford for her care? Is the affidavit of support that we filed enough? Do we need to bring additional proof?

Honestly I'm not too sure. But assuming you meet the enough for the affidavit of support and can also afford health insurance + other medical fees on top then you will be fine. 

 

If I were you I would research the amount the treatment will cost with insurance and just prove that you can afford to pay it off. 

[simplynice12 1]

3 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

You should get her a health insurance when she gets to the US because she will probably need to have 2 check ups every month. Cancer is treated and not cured. 

 

For the medical they are looking more for contagious diseases so I doubt they will give her a bad review.

 

4 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

You should get her a health insurance when she gets to the US because she will probably need to have 2 check ups every month. Cancer is treated and not cured. 

 

For the medical they are looking more for contagious diseases so I doubt they will give her a bad review.

We will certainly get her insurance since it still needs to be monitored.  

 

Thank you for your response.

[Boiler 43,720]

First think you need to asses is if this is practical, Gold Plan would be circa $1000pm and there lots of costs that would be out of pocket. if you have the money great.

[Michael2017 368]

They may claim that she is at risk of becoming a public charge. 

[kzielu 1,147]

17 hours ago, mallafri76 said:

Current health law in the US says insurance companies can't ask for pre-existing conditions, although that might change along with paying more when you're older.

But this has nothing to do with being or not being able to afford further treatment if required. Insurance in majority of the cases does not mean free healthcare, quite the opposite. 

[Boiler 43,720]

Lots of people go bankrupt due to medical costs with Insurance.

[aayitrun 66]

been through this.

 

you have to get fairly expensive insurance to deal with this situation because you cannot get medicare (assuming she is old enough) or public benefits.

typical insurance for this kind of case will be 2k+ per month.

 

even regular visits to oncologists and drug upkeep will run in the 10s - 100s of thousands per year if you dont have insurance. make sure you know what you are getting into.

[BenjaminKeating 114]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Lots of people go bankrupt due to medical costs with Insurance.

This.

 

USCIS is mostly interested if any illness is communicable.

 

Before my EAD came through and I had no health insurance it cost me $400 for a doctors visit and antibiotics for Strep Throat...

 

As above, make sure you have proof that medical treatment can be funded. A good example of this is women coming to the US to give birth, which is perfectly legal however they will be turned away at the border if they cannot prove they have the funds to pay for the child birth. 

Edited August 4, 2017 by BenjaminKeating