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I was wondering about medical conditions which will make a person in admissible to US based on health grounds.

My father is 69, previously healthy, came here on visitor visa. He developed a thyroid nodule, which is being investigated right now.
If I file concurrently for him, will that be a problem ?

Only contagious diseases would make someone inadmissible on health grounds. So it depends on what the cause of that thyroid problem is.

Jackolantern,
Thanks a lot for quick reply, as always.

It is not contagious condition for sure. Most likely a cancer but we will know after some tests. There was one more clause when I was reading instructions for I-693 for civil surgeon, which said individual who may become public burden may be denied. My father will be sponsored by me so he will not be public burden. Any thoughts ?

There was one more clause when I was reading instructions for I-693 for civil surgeon, which said individual who may become public burden may be denied. That would be denial for public charge grounds. Ive never heard of that happening for a health condition where the health condition did not actually make the individual dependent on the government.

However, at your fathers age it will be either impossible or ultra-expensive for him to obtain insurance in the US. So it can be a very bad idea financially for unhealthy parents to immigrate. Be prepared for a $100,000 bill if his condition turns out to be serious, unless you plan to send him back to the home country for treatment.