Chronic medical conditions?

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I have Haemochromatosis, and Pernicious Anemia, booth of which require quarterly treatment. Both are genetic disorders an completely non-communicable. The haemochromatosis could be considered debilitating in a very broad sense, being that I would begin to ahve health issues in my later years 60+ (currently 30), but the pernicious anemia is something that is debilitating in the short term. Essentially if I don't have a shot of B12 every 10 weeks, life becomes a lot harder. However both are easily treatable; the PA with a shot, and haemochromatosis with a venesection (exactly same process as blood donation).

I'm just wondering if anybody has the same condition(s) and if it affected your visa. DO I even have to disclose the conditions during a medical?

I've currently just sent off the packet with the police report, so as far as I know I'm now just waiting on an appointment from the embassy (I think, my wife has been dealing with it).

Thank you.

[oohpartiv 484]

I definitely wouldn't lie at the medical, and if you have any previous conditions I think it would be a lot better to tell the doctor about it rather than try to hide it. If the doctor gets suspicious or catches you in a lie, they can make a note on the medical report, and that can definitely affect the visa. As long as you're truthful, and don't have anything communicable, you should be fine. They're more worried about things like TB or syphilis.

[Harpa Timsah 13,260]

Showing that you can get on a health insurance plan immediately upon entering the US will make the problem zero. The only question that will arise is if you can pay for it.

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Showing that you can get on a health insurance plan immediately upon entering the US will make the problem zero. The only question that will arise is if you can pay for it.

I'm assured by my wife as son as I have an SSN I'm covered for everything through her work policy.

[Harpa Timsah 13,260]

I'm assured by my wife as son as I have an SSN I'm covered for everything through her work policy.

Sounds great.

Have her check two things.

1. You don't actually need a SSN to be on an insurance policy. Babies go on insurance before they have SSNs, for instance. You might need to have her ask someone higher up, as punching the SSN is the most normal protocol.

2. Make sure that you immigrating will be considered a "life event" to add people - it should be, but usually a person is added either immediately after marriage, or during an "open enrollment" period. Make sure you don't have to wait for "open enrollment."

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Sounds great.

Have her check two things.

1. You don't actually need a SSN to be on an insurance policy. Babies go on insurance before they have SSNs, for instance. You might need to have her ask someone higher up, as punching the SSN is the most normal protocol.

2. Make sure that you immigrating will be considered a "life event" to add people - it should be, but usually a person is added either immediately after marriage, or during an "open enrollment" period. Make sure you don't have to wait for "open enrollment."

She did mention 'life event' I had no idea to it's relevance, but I guess what you're saying confirms it's importance.

Thanks.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I have Haemochromatosis, and Pernicious Anemia, booth of which require quarterly treatment. Both are genetic disorders an completely non-communicable. The haemochromatosis could be considered debilitating in a very broad sense, being that I would begin to ahve health issues in my later years 60+ (currently 30), but the pernicious anemia is something that is debilitating in the short term. Essentially if I don't have a shot of B12 every 10 weeks, life becomes a lot harder. However both are easily treatable; the PA with a shot, and haemochromatosis with a venesection (exactly same process as blood donation).

I'm just wondering if anybody has the same condition(s) and if it affected your visa. DO I even have to disclose the conditions during a medical?

I've currently just sent off the packet with the police report, so as far as I know I'm now just waiting on an appointment from the embassy (I think, my wife has been dealing with it).

Thank you.

The first medical questionnaire you fill out is in this document. http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

Another is filled out at the exam. Generally if you have a chronic condition, Knightsbridge may ask for a statement from your GP detailing your condition, onset, treatment, meds, prognosis., etc. Some save a delay by getting that ahead of time and bringing to the medical exam. It shouldn't affect your visa.

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The first medical questionnaire you fill out is in this document. http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

Another is filled out at the exam. Generally if you have a chronic condition, Knightsbridge may ask for a statement from your GP detailing your condition, onset, treatment, meds, prognosis., etc. Some save a delay by getting that ahead of time and bringing to the medical exam. It shouldn't affect your visa.

Good grief it all seems very expensive. Not to mention I already sent my sole copy of my police report to the NVC.

Thanks though.