A woman’s travel for medical treatment while her mahram’s visa is delayed

Question:
I am a consultant, and my mother needs a liver transplant in America. All the procedures for it are complete, and my brother has given his permission, and my mother is ready. Time is of the essence in her condition, but they say that my brother’s visa, and he is the mahram with us, expires in the week following the one we are in. The question is: Can my mother and I travel, and then my brother join us afterward, given the importance of time in this situation?

Answer:
What is permissible: We will see. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is honored. You should try to complete the mahram’s visa by any means, and contact people of good and those who have influence with the officials in charge of visas, so that they may recognize the necessity of your situation. I do not think, if Allah wills, that people of good will hesitate in this matter if they know your condition; I do not think they will hesitate. So let one of the people of good contact the officials in charge of visas and explain your situation to them. May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.