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Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. | Leon Wildes
It is unlikely unless the hospital has started a legal process against you. Border officials do not generally get such material.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/24/2012
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
Not paying bills can hinder you from getting a visa. It usually does not become an issue while being inspected at the airport or port.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
Yes, you can be denied entry due unpaid medical bills. We have recently heard this is occurring more frequently. You are considered to be a public charge. The only around the situation has been to prove the medical bills were paid. It is important to note that if officers at the border conclude you are likely to become a public charge, you will be placed in summary removal proceedings and removed from the country. You will also have a ban placed on future entry for at least a five year period.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/19/2012
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
Unlikely but if there is a judgment against you and the debtor learns you are in the U.S. they may be able to enforce it on you. Best to contact the creditor and work out an arrangement to pay that you can handle.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
