WHAT IS CONSIDERED AS MEDICALLY DISQUALIFIED?

[EWRI6884 0]

Hello all,

My fiancee has read about all the medical tests performed and we are both unsure what some of these tests really are looking for... Does anyone know what EXACTLY they test for and what is a "disqualifier" for a K-1 visa? I looked on the CDC website and the Manila Consulates website but I couldnt find what I was looking for.

I personally think she has nothing to worry about but I guess when you want something bad...Pessimism will sometimes creep in and I want to help put her at ease.

Thanks for any input!

[*JG* 2]

Communicable diseases.....something like TB, HIV.....

[spartan 2]

Contagious/infectous diseases, like HIV, TB and Hepatitis.

Hello all,

My fiancee has read about all the medical tests performed and we are both unsure what some of these tests really are looking for... Does anyone know what EXACTLY they test for and what is a "disqualifier" for a K-1 visa? I looked on the CDC website and the Manila Consulates website but I couldnt find what I was looking for.

I personally think she has nothing to worry about but I guess when you want something bad...Pessimism will sometimes creep in and I want to help put her at ease.

Thanks for any input!

[Dakine 26]

Hello all,

My fiancee has read about all the medical tests performed and we are both unsure what some of these tests really are looking for... Does anyone know what EXACTLY they test for and what is a "disqualifier" for a K-1 visa? I looked on the CDC website and the Manila Consulates website but I couldnt find what I was looking for.

I personally think she has nothing to worry about but I guess when you want something bad...Pessimism will sometimes creep in and I want to help put her at ease.

Thanks for any input!

Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance

These currently include:

Tuberculosis

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Syphilis

Chancroid

Gonorrhea

Granuloma Inguinale

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)

Ones that are curable normally have to be cured prior to admission to the US. TB is a prime example in the Philippines as TB is common there. If discovered at the St. Lukes medical it normally takes about 6 months to cure. Best to have the beneficiary get tested WAY before the medical as doing so will curb delays. HIV is another story!

Edited October 4, 2008 by Haole

[Laura+Tom 2]

They will also disqualify you if they have any reason to belive that you have a medical condition which will cause you to become a public charge. For example if you need surgery for a hip replacement.

[EWRI6884 0]

Thanks guys.... I think this whole ordeal is just stressing her out as she thinks of all the possibilities of WHY she wont be able to come here with me! Medical isnt her only worry! hahaha

Thanks Again!

[shacouye 0]

Medical Exam: chest Xray(TB) , blood test( HIV, Syphilis), Urine analysis, Physical exam( doctor will examine her breast, an*s, ask her medical history, height, weight, BP, Vision Determination). i only heard some delays on their interview because they undergo treatment( specially found in their urine). Goodluck! tell ur fiancee not to worry..... me got my medical and visa approved despite of my thyroid problem( WOW! it really worry me to death also before i undergo my medical exam).