If the results from cultures are ready before a child (age 10 and younger) leaves for the United States, can the child still leave?
If cultures come back negative, the child may leave for the United States. If cultures comes back positive before a child leaves for the United States, the child needs to begin TB treatment in the country of origin. However, a waiver can be filed through the U.S. consulate for a child with positive cultures. If the waiver request is granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the child may be able to travel to the United States before treatment is finished. For more information on the waiver process, please see: DHS Waiver Information.
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