Beneficiary needs urgent medical treatment in the U.S.

[milimelo 4,944]

I hope your husband has a good health insurance and will be able to cover you upon arrival. But even in regular cases, dental insurance is separate from health insurance and will cost $$$. These days when they're looking more closely at all types of applicants (health, potential for earning and not relying on government assistance) - careful how you present yourself at interview. 

[kzielu 1,160]

9 hours ago, Sunny3 said:

No we can not go to another country for my dental surgery. I said we tried everything already and with my health limitations and money being tight the only option we have is getting it at the dental facility of my husband town. Plus my surgery is very conplex and risky most countries don't perform it because of that reason alone. I never said I would expedite my own visa case.

 

Your issue is that the claim you can only get your treatment in dental facility in your husband's town isn't even remotely sufficient for any kind of emergency.

If US was the only country where certain procedure is done, it could sound feasible, but coming up with some weird combination of specific facility that is conveniently located in your husband's town and additionally a payment plan isn't something that anyone would ever take into consideration. Which is what others are trying to explain to you. 

I'm sorry you're not hearing what you want to hear, but this isn't going to change the situation. You can always apply and see what happens.

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12 hours ago, Sunny3 said:

 I need a complex maxilary-Dental surgery.

 

My husband found out the procedure is very simple there 

 

As a dentist I'm trying to wrap my head around this very simple complex maxillary dental surgery.

[JeanneAdil 7,410]

Top Countries for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1. South Korea. ‍ Medical Expertise: South Korea has garnered a reputationfor its excellence in medical education and training. ...
2. Turkey. ‍ ...
3. Mexico. ‍ ...
4. India. ‍ ...
5. Thailand

USA isn't even in top 5

 

For OM (Oral Medicine/Maxillofacial) dental specialists in Argentina, look for Prosthodontics, Implantology, or Cosmetic Dentistry experts, as "OM" isn't a standard specialty, but top names include Drs. Pelcman (Cosmetic/Implants, Buenos Aires), Dr. Carlos Adrian Fernandez (Prosthodontics, BA), and centers like Odontología Integral (Córdoba), focusing on high-complexity restorative care, with platforms like PlacidWay Medical Tourism and WhatClinic helping find specialists in implantology, oral surgery, and advanced general dentistry

 

Several of these dentist studied in the US getting PHD here

 

• Dr. Samuel Pelcman A pioneer in dental implants in Argentina, he received specialized training in the US in the 1990s and also earned a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in California. He is a representative for a New York-based dental research corporation in Argentina.
• Dr. Martin Pelcman Following his father's path, he received his dental degree from the University of Buenos Aires and subsequently passed the National Board of Dental Examinations in the USA in 2006. He specializes in implants and cosmetic dentistry.

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20 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Top Countries for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1. South Korea. ‍ Medical Expertise: South Korea has garnered a reputationfor its excellence in medical education and training. ...
2. Turkey. ‍ ...
3. Mexico. ‍ ...
4. India. ‍ ...
5. Thailand

USA isn't even in top 5

 

For OM (Oral Medicine/Maxillofacial) dental specialists in Argentina, look for Prosthodontics, Implantology, or Cosmetic Dentistry experts, as "OM" isn't a standard specialty, but top names include Drs. Pelcman (Cosmetic/Implants, Buenos Aires), Dr. Carlos Adrian Fernandez (Prosthodontics, BA), and centers like Odontología Integral (Córdoba), focusing on high-complexity restorative care, with platforms like PlacidWay Medical Tourism and WhatClinic helping find specialists in implantology, oral surgery, and advanced general dentistry

 

Several of these dentist studied in the US getting PHD here

 

• Dr. Samuel Pelcman A pioneer in dental implants in Argentina, he received specialized training in the US in the 1990s and also earned a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in California. He is a representative for a New York-based dental research corporation in Argentina.
• Dr. Martin Pelcman Following his father's path, he received his dental degree from the University of Buenos Aires and subsequently passed the National Board of Dental Examinations in the USA in 2006. He specializes in implants and cosmetic dentistry.

I don't know about the rest, but I would definitely stay away from Turkey for dental work.  We have seen a LOT of problem with dental work done there.

 

Sounds like the OP needs a well qualified oral surgeon and, although we don't know the problem, with their numerous chronic illnesses this may well be a hospital based surgery and we all know what that means.

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Argentina and Chile typically have equivalent dental and oral health standards and practices to the U.S. to the point where I’ve considered getting some work done down there. In the sense that the standards are pretty high.

 

Your case might be very specific, but people familiar with the region are going to be skeptical that it’s really a need.

 

B2 medical is the best bet here.

Edited December 12 by S2N

[JeanneAdil 7,410]

27 minutes ago, S2N said:

Argentina and Chile typically have equivalent dental and oral health standards and practices to the U.S. to the point where I’ve considered getting some work done down there. In the sense that the standards are pretty high.

 

Your case might be very specific, but people familiar with the region are going to be skeptical that it’s really a need.

 

B2 medical is the best bet here.

that 's a long process that involves dr/ dentist in her country to corridate with 1 in US

and if the specialists in her country that received PHD in USA will not operate,  probalby a denitst here is not going to either

 

BTW  B2 visa requires her to return to home country 

[Boiler 48,375]

Sounded like she had gone through most of the process involved in. obtaining a B?

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Also with the current timeline, she’s likely going to have a CR-1 in hand before a B-2 or an expedite at NVC or the embassy would occur.

[yuna628 9,937]

I mean, my IV sedation wisdom teeth removal which required removal of bone, was at least $5k back in the day by a very excellent surgeon, so I cannot imagine the cost of something that's complex and in today's prices. I hope the OP's husband has very good dental insurance... because the cost would be staggering otherwise.

[JeanneAdil 7,410]

15 hours ago, Boiler said:

Sounded like she had gone through most of the process involved in. obtaining a B?

she says they won't do it but never says they will work to transfer her to dentist here??  she doesn't mention she has a US dentist 

just wonder if anyone here will want to do her surgery 

[JeanneAdil 7,410]

22 hours ago, Neonred said:

I don't know about the rest, but I would definitely stay away from Turkey for dental work.  We have seen a LOT of problem with dental work done there.

 

Sounds like the OP needs a well qualified oral surgeon and, although we don't know the problem, with their numerous chronic illnesses this may well be a hospital based surgery and we all know what that means.

My 2nd rhinoplasty for deviated septum was done in Ecuador but i could not travel by plane for 2 weeks after.  What i saw at CDG in paris was men that had hair transplants (in turkey) and women who did breast implants (somewhere)  all bandaged and flying home.   this is probably why they have issues after.

 

I do think when the list was made it takes into consideration the costs and US is expensive

 

 

[JeanneAdil 7,410]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/oral-maxillofacial-surgery/sections/overview/ovc-20459929?mc_id=us&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=l&utm_content=omssurgerydeptmn&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=minnesota&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=consult&cauid=188214&y_source=1_MTAwMDA5OTkxOC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

 

Specialized maxillofacial surgery is done at Mayo Clinic

your dentist in argentina can contact Mayo clinic and the clinic can arrange treatment

and help with B2 medical

you will need hotel during recovery as u would not be able to travel immediately

they pick u up at airport and will transfere u back to the plane for travel back to Argentina as B2 is not permanent residency

 

surgery  all is not cheap plus airfare and hotel

 

$20,000 - $45,000 or more for complex jaw surgeries, with major expenses covering the surgeon, hospital, anesthesia, and orthodontics. Key factors are the complexity (single vs. double jaw), geographic location, surgeon's fees

[Sunny3 0]

Would a fundraiser for medical and travel affect a CR1 visa approval? It shows some pics of beneficiary and child (U.S. citizen) living abroad in hard conditions and it says we want to reuinte to be finally together as a family and have the treatment in the U.S. (dental surgery and other treatments for my wife and son) Because the specific treatments they need are mot available abroad. Please do not say they are. We got denied and we got the word of many doctors telling us that. So the storyline talks about beneficiary's multiple chronic illnesses too. (I can afford basic needs and household but not the huge surgery bill and travel.) The problem is ny wife is living in a extremely unhealthy conditions in a house that should be condenmed, with our 3 year old son abroad sharing the roof emotionally abusive and mentally ill relatives, and I can't save up so quick to take them out of that situation. And I can't afford my rent in the U.S. and abroad. Like most Americans can't. We have no friends I just moved to the West Cost and my relatives estranged me when I re-married. My income qualifies for me to sponsor her but we are not rich. Would showing all those things affect our case approval? Please be kind. We have enough stress from all we're going through and we are in our middle 50s and 40s with delicate health.

Edited Tuesday at 12:05 PM by Sunny3

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