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Can I Apply for a Medical Visa After a Tourist Visa Extension and Convert it to a Non-B Visa?

Medical Visa Tourist Visa Visa Conversion

Aug 10, 2020

6 years ago

Harrison *********

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I am currently on an expired medically extended tourist visa (visa exempt -> extension at CW -> medical extension at hospital) and am on amnesty.  I have a non-covid ailment and need minor surgery, which I would recover from before September 26.

My questions are the following:

1 - would I be able to use this surgery as grounds to apply for a Medical visa? And...

2 - would I be able to convert that medical visa into a non-b (i have an employer ready to support documents)?

Thanks

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The user inquires about the possibility of applying for a Medical visa after having an expired medically extended tourist visa and whether that Medical visa can be converted into a Non-B visa with employer support. Comments indicate that while medical treatment can be sought on any visa, converting a medical extension to an employment-based visa is generally not possible.

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Harrison *********

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Thanks. It was a long shot and circuitous way to get a non-b (been waiting 6 months now...), but seems like it's impossible. Appreciate the advice.

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Benjamin ******

To my knowledge, You can not convert an extension of stay based on medical reasons to an extension of stay based on employment.

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Benjamin ******

Amnesty is valid until Sept 26, and you do not need to submit any documents. You can get medical treatment on any visa.

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