A Mexican man who needs a double heart and liver transplant has been granted a 90-day humanitarian pass by the United States Department of Homeland Security . The DHS-approved document grants the 20-year-old man a temporary stay in the US to seek medical treatment . The 'humanitarian parole' can be renewed while Chua is in the US if he is accepted for the double transplant as the wait for organs could take a long time . Jose Chua Lopez ( left ) and his mother , Myra Lopez ( right ) announced the good news in Hermosillo , Mexico . Chua was born with only one ventricle in his heart , causing problems with blood reaching the vital organ . Chua , who plans to seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester , Minnesota , was twice denied a tourist visa and relatives and his doctor say his life is in danger . Mayra Lopez , Chua 's mother , said : ' I do n't have words to express my gratitude to everyone who has prayed for us and have helped us find a solution . ' Chua was born with only one ventricle in his heart , causing circulation problems that mean blood reaches only one of the four chambers . His liver has also been damaged . The cost of Chua 's diagnosis in the US is expected to be $ 13,000 , plus travel and lodging expenses . His family has resorted to raffles , selling food and accepting donations to raise the funds . The double transplant itself could cost as much as $ 2million . Consejo de Latinos Unidos , which helps uninsured people get access to medical care , assisted with getting the 90-day pass . Chua's family has resorted to raffles , selling food and accepting donations to raise funds for his treatment . Kevin Forbes , the director of the US-based group , said : 'This is the most complicated case that we have had since we started doing this . 'We 've never been involved in the transplant waiting list and the complications this implies . 'They will evaluate if it is possible to operate , and in the case that it is , he will have to wait and live near the hospital until the organs arrive . 'It could be months or years of waiting . ' Forbes said the cost of Chua 's treatment and diagnosis would be negotiated with the hospital . He said a campaign to raise the money would be launched , including an online crowdfunding effort .
DHS document grants ChuaJose Chua the right to stay in US to seek treatment . The 'humanitarian parole ' can be renewed while Jose Chua is in United States . If he is accepted for double transplant , the wait for organs could be long . He has been denied a visa twice and his doctor says his life is in danger . Heart and liver double-transplant procedure is not performed in Mexico .