previous eating disorder and k1

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i wonder if a previously eating disorder which i no longer suffer from i been good for 1 year now, can this affect my k1? i mean if everything goes good at the medical exam?

also one thing i told cbp about it because first time i ever traveled i still sufferd from it back then so they know they still let me trough and did not deny me entry. Do they have this on their record this was 2012

they question me if i was trying to work there i said no and they let me pass. i don't remember how the eating disorder part come up but i told them is it in their system now? i know they record what u tell them will this be brough up at the k1 interview?

also least time i was there cbp they did question my BUT not about the eating disorder

also i never had any treatment for the disorder i got through it by myself never hospitalised or anything like that

so worried

Edited April 5, 2014 by zoom_

[froschundblumen 25]

I am worried about this too. I don't know if they will specifically ask about an eating disorder, but I know they will ask about mental health issues at the medical. My plan is to just be honest if it comes up. I am also planning on bringing a note from my doctor explaining that my depression (which went hand in hand with the ED) has been treated.

I don't think your past border crossings will come up in the interview at all other than to ask about your visits to the petitioner.

From what I have read here, a history of psychological issues don't pose a problem, unless they are along the lines of uncontrolled schizophrenia or episodes of violent psychosis.

My suggestion to you is to answer their questions honestly. Only answer what they ask. Don't offer up information beyond their questions.

Congratulations on beating your eating disorder. I know how hard it can be.

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I am worried about this too. I don't know if they will specifically ask about an eating disorder, but I know they will ask about mental health issues at the medical. My plan is to just be honest if it comes up. I am also planning on bringing a note from my doctor explaining that my depression (which went hand in hand with the ED) has been treated.

I don't think your past border crossings will come up in the interview at all other than to ask about your visits to the petitioner.

From what I have read here, a history of psychological issues don't pose a problem, unless they are along the lines of uncontrolled schizophrenia or episodes of violent psychosis.

My suggestion to you is to answer their questions honestly. Only answer what they ask. Don't offer up information beyond their questions.

Congratulations on beating your eating disorder. I know how hard it can be.

Hi thank you for replying i'm so worried that my k1 will be approved and that it will be turned down at poe because of the past history record about my ed. About the papers if you are not longer suffering from it do you still answer yes?

i don't know if the papers bring up eating disorders if they don't should i still inform them about it since cbp knows? and about the note i never got any treatment i beat my ed on my own now can i still get a note that i no longer suffer from it? im sorry for all the questions, and than you for sharing

[froschundblumen 25]

I think at the medical they will ask you something along the lines of "Do you have any history of mental health problems?"

At the medical, the doctor will not have access to the answers you gave at the border. The only way they will know that you had an eating disorder is if you tell them. I would not tell the doctor if they do not ask.

I have never had a border agent ask me medical questions when crossing. Again, if they do not ask, do not offer up information.

If they explicitly ask "Do you have an eating disorder?" just be honest. Say "I had an eating disorder for ___________ (however long you had it), but I was able to overcome it."

I don't think you should worry about it. They let you into the country the first time, so obviously an eating disorder is not enough to make them turn you away. You will be absolutely fine. :D

This is just my advice.

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I think at the medical they will ask you something along the lines of "Do you have any history of mental health problems?"

At the medical, the doctor will not have access to the answers you gave at the border. The only way they will know that you had an eating disorder is if you tell them. I would not tell the doctor if they do not ask.

I have never had a border agent ask me medical questions when crossing. Again, if they do not ask, do not offer up information.

If they explicitly ask "Do you have an eating disorder?" just be honest. Say "I had an eating disorder for ___________ (however long you had it), but I was able to overcome it."

I don't think you should worry about it. They let you into the country the first time, so obviously an eating disorder is not enough to make them turn you away. You will be absolutely fine. :D

This is just my advice.

yes you are right i don't know if i'm just being paranoid about cbp. hmm i guess have to wait and se when it comes to the medical exam i will have a note prepared just in case.

good luck in your journey. and if you want to let me know how the medical went and if u had to mention the ed lol. i wish u the best