Visas for Medical Treatment

Sometimes, doctors or medical treatment necessary for your health condition may only be available in the United States. If you are a foreign national, you may wish to come to the U.S. to receive medical care. As with other non-immigrants, however, you must apply for a visa so that you can legally visit the U.S. for your treatment.

People who wish to seek medical treatment in the U.S. must apply for the B-1 visa, which is typically associated with business visitors. However, there is other medical information that you must submit in order to have your trip approved. For help with your medical treatment visa, please contact an experienced Orange County immigration attorney from Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 949-540-6704.

Requirements for a B-1 Visa

A B-1 visa, or temporary business visitor visa, has several different requirements that you must meet when you apply to come to the United States, even if you are coming for medical reasons. The basic requirements for a B-1 visa include:

• You plan to only stay in the U.S. for a specific, limited amount of time
• You have the financial resources to cover all trip expenses
• You have binding ties, such as a house, to another country
• You are coming to the U.S. for a legitimate reason

Special Requirements for Medical Visitors

Besides the above B-1 requirements, medical visitors must also provide the following information:

• Your official medical diagnosis and reason why you must visit the U.S. for treatment, given by your local physician
• Letter from the U.S. doctor or facility planning to treat you that lists the expected costs and treatment duration
• Proof of financial responsibility for trip and medical expenses

It is important that you provide this information so that you can get the treatment that you need.

Contact Us

Often, time is of the essence with medical treatment. Make sure that you have all of your paperwork in order as soon as possible so that you can travel to the U.S. for the treatment that you need. To discuss your situation, contact a determined Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.