Grounds for Denial

[Meldono 2]

Hello everyone,

My question is about the medical exams at St. Lukes. I'm just about to send the petition for my parents in Manila but I'm concern that my father's health will be a factor for visa denial. He has diabetes and hepatitis. He's taking medication now and he's really adopted a healthier lifestyle just so his illness won't get any worse.

I appreciate any input

Mel

[JFH 12,189]

This won't cause a denial.

Have you researched healthcare costs and options for him in preparation for this arrival?

The things that cause denial are TB, severe mental health issues such as self-harming, psychosis, suicide attempts, etc, very contagious diseases that cause a threat to public health and illegal drug use.

[sparclight 9]

^{You are fine, those are not reasons for denial}

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If he has hep C you may want to be treated there. The cost of the same medication is $300 USD there and over 100k here

[Mountain Climber 186]

Hello everyone,

My question is about the medical exams at St. Lukes. I'm just about to send the petition for my parents in Manila but I'm concern that my father's health will be a factor for visa denial. He has diabetes and hepatitis. He's taking medication now and he's really adopted a healthier lifestyle just so his illness won't get any worse.

I appreciate any input

Mel

I hope you know your father's medical care here will be very expensive.

[agrabs 241]

I hope you know your father's medical care here will be very expensive.

Will your father be able work or is he of retirement age?

If he is past 65 please read this:

https://www.medicareresources.org/faqs/can-recent-immigrants-to-the-united-states-get-health-coverage-if-theyre-over-65/

The cost of health care can be very expensive. This can help you plan appropriately.