Question about Medical

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I'm curious about what sort of things would cause a 'denial' at the medical exam level? I've heard they check for HIV, and I assume the chest x-ray needed is for TB. What other conditions could cause them to reject an applicant?

I ask because my fiancee has a type of anemia (iron-related blood condition). He also is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I doubt the later of these would come up at an exam, but the anemia probably would.

Does anyone have any ideas on how strict things are medical wise?

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And, for some reason since I can't edit this post...

Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder associated with Autism. It generally effects verbal communication and some socialization. Both myself and my fiancee' have it. It isn't considered dangerous as far as I'm aware, but I'm worried that that might cause problems as well.

[seldi 1]

When you receive packet 3, you will receive information on the medical and what they will do. Don't know if that's the case for all countries, but that's what happened with my fiance. Good luck!

[Robin28 2]

Here is the USCIS link that talks about medical exams ..

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/Medical_Exam.htm#pos

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Robin28:

Thank you, that link actually pretty much sums things up. His anemia isn't communicable so it shouldn't be a problem.

Now, I think I'm more concerned about his Asperger's syndrome, as it is what is considered an 'autistic spectrum' disorder. Essentially it means a lot of different symptoms which get kind of grouped together. Well, I guess all I can do is trust that they will fairly evaluate him when he has his medical exam. I guess I'm just worried about going through the long process only to be turned back because of his AS (Asperger's), although as far as I'm aware it has no real 'dangerous' behaviors associated with it.

[Robin28 2]

Robin28:

Thank you, that link actually pretty much sums things up. His anemia isn't communicable so it shouldn't be a problem.

Now, I think I'm more concerned about his Asperger's syndrome, as it is what is considered an 'autistic spectrum' disorder. Essentially it means a lot of different symptoms which get kind of grouped together. Well, I guess all I can do is trust that they will fairly evaluate him when he has his medical exam. I guess I'm just worried about going through the long process only to be turned back because of his AS (Asperger's), although as far as I'm aware it has no real 'dangerous' behaviors associated with it.

No problem I hope things go well @ the Medical .. It says clearly " physical or mental disorders with harmful behavior " My son has a Kidney birth Defect we brought to the medical appointment a letter from his doctor laying it all out in simple terms .. It's a good thing we did this because if we hadn't been prepared we would have had to come back with the letter. They also required it to state the medication he takes .. I'm sure your medical will be different as it's not the same country/doctor .. Best of luck to you both