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It is B2, usually issued as B1/2 and something he can do himself.

Thankyou for your reply. I think I should have said emergency request for a visa. A friend recently got one for her mother because she had an infant to take care of. Daycare was not willing to take her fussy child and she had to join job. She didn't have any other help. She applied for an emergency request for visa and her mother was granted one. So I thought may be I can use the same approach as well. 
 
Secondly I understand your point regarding the cost. That's my question, will he be able to get Medicare as he is 70+ or medi cal? I live in California.
 
Thirdly, he has unmarried children in Pakistan. My mother died two years back so he can't leave them alone there, no chance of staying and change of status until my siblings get married. I might apply for his immigration once my siblings are settled. 
 
Any suggestions now? Should I go for B1/B2 without mentioning medical issues?
 

Thanks for sharing your point of view Cathy. As I mentioned, my lack of knowledge made me think that I might be able to get Medicare or Medi cal for him. Anyways, I ll try B1 first and see if he can visit me. If not, I might apply for his immigration in a few years if life permits. 
 
Thank you for your guidance everyone.<3 

Thanks for sharing your point of view Cathy. As I mentioned, my lack of knowledge made me think that I might be able to get Medicare or Medi cal for him. Anyways, I ll try B1 first and see if he can visit me. If not, I might apply for his immigration in a few years if life permits. 
 
Thank you for your guidance everyone.<3 

Thankyou for your reply. I think I should have said emergency request for a visa. A friend recently got one for her mother because she had an infant to take care of. Daycare was not willing to take her fussy child and she had to join job. She didn't have any other help. She applied for an emergency request for visa and her mother was granted one. So I thought may be I can use the same approach as well. 
 
Secondly I understand your point regarding the cost. That's my question, will he be able to get Medicare as he is 70+ or medi cal? I live in California.
 
Thirdly, he has unmarried children in Pakistan. My mother died two years back so he can't leave them alone there, no chance of staying and change of status until my siblings get married. I might apply for his immigration once my siblings are settled. 
 
Any suggestions now? Should I go for B1/B2 without mentioning medical issues?
 

Hi
I am a US citizen. My father lives in another country. He has diabetes and prostate issues. I want to apply an emergency visa for him. I do understand that emergency visas are granted on medical basis, I can attach reports from his doctor with the emergency request, but my question is that how will it work here in US? 
1. Do I need a doctor here as well before his arrival?
2. Do I need to buy insurance for him? Or he will qualify for medicare here? He is above 70.
3. Should I take the emergency route or should I call him on B1/B2? 
 
Plz guide, lot of confusions in my mind.
I would really appreciate if someone can guide in this regard.

With the way you now describe his situation he has a reasonable chance.

Thankyou for your reply. I think I should have said emergency request for a visa. A friend recently got one for her mother because she had an infant to take care of. Daycare was not willing to take her fussy child and she had to join job. She didn't have any other help. She applied for an emergency request for visa and her mother was granted one. So I thought may be I can use the same approach as well. 
 
Secondly I understand your point regarding the cost. That's my question, will he be able to get Medicare as he is 70+ or medi cal? I live in California.
 
Thirdly, he has unmarried children in Pakistan. My mother died two years back so he can't leave them alone there, no chance of staying and change of status until my siblings get married. I might apply for his immigration once my siblings are settled. 
 
Any suggestions now? Should I go for B1/B2 without mentioning medical issues?
 

Thankyou for your reply. I think I should have said emergency request for a visa. A friend recently got one for her mother because she had an infant to take care of. Daycare was not willing to take her fussy child and she had to join job. She didn't have any other help. She applied for an emergency request for visa and her mother was granted one. So I thought may be I can use the same approach as well. 
 
Secondly I understand your point regarding the cost. That's my question, will he be able to get Medicare as he is 70+ or medi cal? I live in California.
 
Thirdly, he has unmarried children in Pakistan. My mother died two years back so he can't leave them alone there, no chance of staying and change of status until my siblings get married. I might apply for his immigration once my siblings are settled. 
 
Any suggestions now? Should I go for B1/B2 without mentioning medical issues?
 

Thankyou for your reply. I think I should have said emergency request for a visa. A friend recently got one for her mother because she had an infant to take care of. Daycare was not willing to take her fussy child and she had to join job. She didn't have any other help. She applied for an emergency request for visa and her mother was granted one. So I thought may be I can use the same approach as well. 
 
Secondly I understand your point regarding the cost. That's my question, will he be able to get Medicare as he is 70+ or medi cal? I live in California.
 
Thirdly, he has unmarried children in Pakistan. My mother died two years back so he can't leave them alone there, no chance of staying and change of status until my siblings get married. I might apply for his immigration once my siblings are settled. 
 
Any suggestions now? Should I go for B1/B2 without mentioning medical issues?
 

Hi
I am a US citizen. My father lives in another country. He has diabetes and prostate issues. I want to apply an emergency visa for him. I do understand that emergency visas are granted on medical basis, I can attach reports from his doctor with the emergency request, but my question is that how will it work here in US? 
1. Do I need a doctor here as well before his arrival?
2. Do I need to buy insurance for him? Or he will qualify for medicare here? He is above 70.
3. Should I take the emergency route or should I call him on B1/B2? 
 
Plz guide, lot of confusions in my mind.
I would really appreciate if someone can guide in this regard.

There's no emergency visa.
 
Are you sure you have enough $$ for his treatment in US? I don't think any insurance company will wanna pay into this

He can get medical treatment on a tourist visa (B2) but there's no specific "emergency visa" for medical treatment. He would have to go through the standard process (apply for the tourist visa, wait for an interview, etc.). Unfortunately, I do not think it is likely he would be granted a tourist visa. With a U.S. Citizen child and significant health issues, USCIS will likely see him as high-risk for overstaying his visa/trying to adjust status once he is here. Is he in Pakistan currently? Has he ever traveled to the U.S. before? 
 
@Timona raises a valid point about the cost as well. 

Travel for Medical Treatment
If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, the consular officer may ask for further documents at your visa interview, which may include:
Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason you need treatment in the United States.
Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, stating they are willing to treat your specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
Proof that your transportation, medical, and living expenses in the United States will be paid. This may be in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns (either yours or the person or organization paying for your treatment).

Hi
I am a US citizen. My father lives in another country. He has diabetes and prostate issues. I want to apply an emergency visa for him. I do understand that emergency visas are granted on medical basis, I can attach reports from his doctor with the emergency request, but my question is that how will it work here in US? 
1. Do I need a doctor here as well before his arrival?
2. Do I need to buy insurance for him? Or he will qualify for medicare here? He is above 70.
3. Should I take the emergency route or should I call him on B1/B2? 
 
Plz guide, lot of confusions in my mind.
I would really appreciate if someone can guide in this regard.

I had my N-400 interview today. They approved both of my cases. Naturalization and removal of conditions. Oath ceremony was also conducted. This happened in San Diego California. Thankyou so much to everyone for all the help in this process.

I had a combo interview today for i-751 and N-400. Both cases were approved and oath ceremony was also conducted. 

I had my N-400 interview today. They approved both of my cases. Naturalization and removal of conditions. Oath ceremony was also conducted. This happened in San Diego California. Thankyou so much to everyone for all the help in this process.

I had my N-400 interview today. They approved both of my cases. Naturalization and removal of conditions. Oath ceremony was also conducted. This happened in San Diego California. Thankyou so much to everyone for all the help in this process.

I had a combo interview today for i-751 and N-400. Both cases were approved and oath ceremony was also conducted. 

I had my N-400 interview today. They approved both of my cases. Naturalization and removal of conditions. Oath ceremony was also conducted. This happened in San Diego California. Thankyou so much to everyone for all the help in this process.

You do not need to be present the entire 3 years. The physical presence requirement (actual amount of time you must be in the US) is 18 months, and the continuous residence requirement is not to be out for longer than 6 months at a time. So if all you had was one 5 month absence (and even if you had a few shorter ones too) you are totally fine.

If only outside of the US for 5 months over the past 3 years, you should still be eligible.

Sounds good that u have received notice. How long did it take to get the notice after the resecudling call from USCIS?
I hope the misspelling can be corrected at biometric appointment as well. 

Thanks for the update. I also received the call finally yesterday's and they said I ll be back in resecudling queue. So the wait begins again.