Hi everyone,

I need the best advice possible for this issue.

My very good friend will have her interview first week of April, her medical on the last week of March.

Before she met her USC fiance, she was in a relationship where her ex bf would many times leave her and to stop him from leaving she actually hurt herself by using a blade. Her intention was not to commit suicide but to make the ex bf return to her. Now, she has scars on her left arm, about 12 of them, white scars from the blade, about 2 inches from the wrist line. The scars are very near each other.

I understand that during the physical exam, the doctor would actually examine the wrists to look for signs of attempted suicide. This is what worries my friend. I also am not sure what to advice her , whether to admit the act or not.

She tried covering it with make up but to no avail. She even thought of intentionally burning the area, like a cooking accident to cover the scars.

What is her best option now? If I remember right, if one will admit to this, she will be referred to a psychiatrist.

We patiently await for the members' replies . Thanks a lot.

Myla

It's best for her to tell the truth. The doctors will know if she's lying or not

Admit to it if the doctors asked. These procedures are for the protection of both the petitioner and the applicant.

Shes thinking of burning herself to cover the cuts she did to herself. From what it sounds like, at the moment, she needs the psych help more than the visa.