Tattoos on medical

[djcess 0]

Good day everyone! I just had my medical 2 days ago. I read somewhere that it is a problem if you have tattoos. Well, the doctor asked me if I had a tattoo on my eyebrows.. Stuttering, I said yes. But I had it a long time ago like I was still in high school. Cosmetic tattoo is different from others right? I asked her if that was a problem, she said no. But i'm still worried. Will it cause me a denial on my visa?

[vartan 0]

I would doubt a tattoo would cause a denial .. tattoos are very common and I know in the US we have some very tattooed individuals.. I just think it is something they need to know so they test for other stuff that can be transmitted with a needle.. Not sure if that is true but just a thought.

[cheeky^Wolf 0]

When I had my medical the doc wrote in my notes I had a tattoo on my back and what it was. I asked her why and she said we have to list any distinguishing marks.

Helen

[vartan 0]

*writing down on paper* Patient has large tattoo of ALF and Gary Coleman on his upper back..

[kitkat1 5]

Good day everyone! I just had my medical 2 days ago. I read somewhere that it is a problem if you have tattoos. Well, the doctor asked me if I had a tattoo on my eyebrows.. Stuttering, I said yes. But I had it a long time ago like I was still in high school. Cosmetic tattoo is different from others right? I asked her if that was a problem, she said no. But i'm still worried. Will it cause me a denial on my visa?

As aggravating and mind boggling and difficult as this process is, try not to lose your common sense or ability to think logically! A visa is not going to be denied because the visa applicant has a tattoo! First off, if having a tattoo was reason for denial, it would be listed on the USCIS website as an ineligiblility. Second, again, common sense. Zillions of people have tattoos. It just doesn't hold any weight as a reason for denial. It does make sense to make a note of it as a distinguishing mark - and nothing more!

RELAX and good luck.

[vartan 0]

It does make sense to make a note of it as a distinguishing mark - and nothing more!

Though if it was a tattoo of ALF and Gary Coleman.. they may require a waiver.

(I really should be sleeping now)

[djcess 0]

oh.. okay:) thanks for sharing. I'm just scared because they are very particular and strict with so many things.. like chest xrays, etc.. I wonder what happens to those who smoke a lot?

[rlt 0]

I have two and the doctor in Rio didn´t ask me anything about it..

[vartan 0]

I wonder what happens to those who smoke a lot?

They have black lungs? But yeah with the medical thing.. all they are trying to do is make sure you don't have a communicable disease.. especially the ones that are non-existent in the US now .. no one wants an epidemic.

[GaryC 7]

If they counted tattoo's against us there would be a lot of us in trouble. I have two myself. One I am VERY proud of!!

[djcess 0]

Good day everyone! I just had my medical 2 days ago. I read somewhere that it is a problem if you have tattoos. Well, the doctor asked me if I had a tattoo on my eyebrows.. Stuttering, I said yes. But I had it a long time ago like I was still in high school. Cosmetic tattoo is different from others right? I asked her if that was a problem, she said no. But i'm still worried. Will it cause me a denial on my visa?

As aggravating and mind boggling and difficult as this process is, try not to lose your common sense or ability to think logically! A visa is not going to be denied because the visa applicant has a tattoo! First off, if having a tattoo was reason for denial, it would be listed on the USCIS website as an ineligiblility. Second, again, common sense. Zillions of people have tattoos. It just doesn't hold any weight as a reason for denial. It does make sense to make a note of it as a distinguishing mark - and nothing more!

RELAX and good luck.

ehem... hehe! i can't believe i even cried over that matter. My fiance then called and told me that it's gonna be okay it's just a cosmetic tattoo.. Oh well, i told him that i need to go shopping it's the only way to make me feel better hihihi!

[Dean iWait 0]

oh.. okay:) thanks for sharing. I'm just scared because they are very particular and strict with so many things.. like chest xrays, etc.. I wonder what happens to those who smoke a lot?

The chest xray is to determine whether you have TB or not. Smoking a lot is a seperate problem, but not a reason for denial.

[kitkat1 5]

oh.. okay:) thanks for sharing. I'm just scared because they are very particular and strict with so many things.. like chest xrays, etc.. I wonder what happens to those who smoke a lot?

Again, they are looking for medical issues that are ineligibilities and require a waiver. These are things like HIV, communicable diseases or drug addicts - things that could result in the petitioner bringing a disease into the country that could spread, or could result in the petitioner costing the US government money for their care. And that's it.

[djcess 0]

I got too paranoid huh? kitkat1, you made me realize I asked a dumb question (and worrying over nothing..!) I better go now..

[kitkat1 5]

I got too paranoid huh? kitkat1, you made me realize I asked a dumb question (and worrying over nothing..!) I better go now..

NO NO!! No dumb questions - this process is a mystery to all of us and we are continually freaking out over tiny details. Better to ask and be reassured then to mess up big time. Good news for you is that you can relax!!!