medical issue -is it a matter for getting the Visa

[anchau 0]

Hi Everybody,

I filed a petiton for my parent back in March 2009. Their interview is scheduled on 02/12/2010. What concerns me is that my dad had a heart surgery before. This will be show up on his medical report for the upcoming interview. I worry that he won't be able to get a Visa because of his health condition. Please advise if you know about this. Thank you very much

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I honestly doubt a heart condition will affect his petition at all. I believe the only issue he might have is insurance when he gets to the US but that's not a matter for immigration (and I'm sure there are funds that are used to heart conditions). I am pretty sure that only highly contagious and dangerous medical conditions are a reason for visa denial. He should be fine.

Also, as a bit of unsolicited advice, perhaps make sure your father speaks to his doctor before booking his flight. I know some conditions make flying difficult on the patient. I know my father after his heart attack wasn't allowed to fly for a while because of the strain on his heart, same with when he was getting over pneumonia and the strain on his lungs. Just for your fathers safety I mean, I'm sure you thought about it but I thought I would mention it just in case.

Edited January 30, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[Boiler 46,323]

I would supply details of the Health Insurance you are getting for him, it does come up occasionally.