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Hi Peter, A friend of mine is a US citizen from Iran. His father is receiving medical treatment in the US for a very serious condition. His mother wants to visi

Hi Peter, A friend of mine is a US citizen from Iran. His father is receiving medical treatment in the US for a very serious condition. His mother wants to visit to be with her husband, but has been unable to get a visa due to the Travel Ban. How can we petition for a waiver? We have contacted congressional representatives, so far no answers. Worried that his mom may not have the opportunity to see her husband if his condition worsens.

proberts 8y ago
So she applied for a visa and wasn't granted a waiver?
- MyHypatia 8y ago
  Yes, she has applied for a visa multiple times, and has taken medical documentation on her husband's condition. So far she has not successfully obtained a visa.
  - proberts 8y ago
    Email and let's talk because we've obtained waivers for Iranian citizens.
    - MyHypatia 8y ago
      Thank you! I will email you!
mars4rp 8y ago
Not Peter, but from experience waiver doesn't piratically exist. A relative of ours got diagnosed with late stage of cancer and her parents (her mom a nurse) were denied visa to visit and was told "tell you daughter to come and visit you in Iran". My brother also a US citizen is moving to Canada because her wife can't get a visa to enter the US.
- MyHypatia 8y ago
  Yea, they seem to be very difficult to get. This article says the State Department has approved 375 waivers. So the waivers exist in theory, but the practical process of getting one is unclear. http://thehill.com/policy/international/380975-us-visa-granted-to-iranian-seeking-to-help-brother-with-cancer-despite http://thehill.com/policy/international/380975-us-visa-grant...