“Visitor” visas are for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for medical treatment (B-2).

If you are traveling to the U.S. for medical treatment, you should bring the following documents to your interview:

• A medical diagnosis from a physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason the applicant requires treatment in the United States;
• A letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, expressing a willingness to treat this specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses);
• A statement of financial responsibility from the individual or organization which will pay for the patient’s transportation, medical and living expenses. The individual guaranteeing payment of these expenses must provide proof of ability to do so, often in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns. In some cases it may be necessary to pay these costs to the U.S. facility in advance.

Qualifying for a Visa

You must qualify for a visitor visa under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Among other provisions, the law requires you to demonstrate that you are not intending to immigrate to the U.S. To do so, you must show that:

• The purpose of youir trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
• That you plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
• You have sufficient funds to cover expenses in the United States;
• You have compelling social, familial and economic ties abroad; and
• You have a residence outside the U.S. that you do not inted to abandon.