Non-Immigrant Visas
Medical Visas
Individuals who seek medical treatment in the United States are required to apply for and travel to the United States on a B-2 non-immigrant visa. Application procedures can be found via our General NIV Information Sheet.
VISA APPLICANTS SEEKING ADMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT – WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR REQUESTING A VISA BASED ON PREVIOUS TREATMENT IN THE U.S. – MUST:
1. Establish that they have a residence outside the United States which they have no intention of abandoning.
2. Present complete information from a qualified medical specialist about the nature of the illness or disability for which treatment is sought.
3. Provide an explanation from a qualified medical specialist as to why treatment is being sought only in the United States.
4. Provide a statement from a qualified medical specialist that arrangements have been completed for treatment in the U.S. including where and from whom treatment will be received, along with estimated costs of treatment and any hospitalization that may be required.
5. Establish that financial arrangements for payment of expenses have been made, and that no public funds will be expended.
6. If treated in the U.S. before, the applicant must present receipts showing the payment of treatment costs.
In addition, if the consular officer believes the applicant to be qualified for a visa under Section 214(b), he/she may require that the applicant make a pre-payment to the selected hospital. Under 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, consular officers cannot issue visas to individuals who may become a public charge while in the United States (i.e. require public financial assistance).
Application forms for Non-Immigrant Visas are available free from the Embassy.
THE CONSULAR OFFICER WILL ONLY CONSIDER DOCUMENTS BROUGHT TO THE INTERVIEW. DOCUMENTS FAXED OR MAILED TO THE EMBASSY IN ADVANCE OF THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Important note: Applicants for travel to the United States for medical treatment are subject to Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which states that applicants must establish - without a doubt - that they intend to return to their home country after a temporary stay in the United States. This can be done by showing substantial ties (social, professional, financial, etc.)to Yemen. Under United States law, you are responsible for demonstrating sufficient ties to Yemen.