Applying for K1 visa but with diagnosed bipolar disorder

[Shanna20 0]

Hello everyone! My name is Shanna and me and my fiancé are planning to apply for a k1 visa this December and I think we mostly have the requirements good to go. We’re just saving up the money so that we could start with the process. 

 

Upon extensive research, I came upon a list in the Uscis website that might be subjected to a denial for my k1 visa. 

 

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder last February this year. For those who dont know: Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings and have little to no control of how to manage it: with bouts of mania (extreme happiness) and depression (extreme sadness). So far I have been in contact with a psychiatrist ever since I was diagnosed and was prescribed with mood stabilizers and anti-depressants. I have been off the anti-depressants because I feel fine and able to get ahold of my moods for now.

 

this alarmed me because my condition maybe subject for a denial for our upcoming application and I am deeply troubled my it. I tried searching for answers in the internet, but they dont divulge into specifics about it.

 

I also thought about not mentioning my condition during the medical exam but i dont know if thats the right thing to do. I also dont have any episodes of self harm, suicide risks or any criminal records. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

Edited August 5, 2019 by Shanna20
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[Crazy Cat 39,375]

If asked, you must disclose.........but it sounds like a non-issue...........what list did you see?  What makes you think it would be grounds for denial?

Edited August 5, 2019 by missileman

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3 minutes ago, missileman said:

If asked, you must disclose.........but it sounds like a non-issue...........what list did you see?

this is the list that I saw in Chapter 7:

A. Physical or Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior [1]

Applicants who have physical or mental disorders and harmful behavior associated with those disorders are inadmissible. [2] The inadmissibility ground is divided into two subcategories:

• Current physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior. 

• Past physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior. 

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1 minute ago, Shanna20 said:

this is the list that I saw in Chapter 7:

A. Physical or Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior [1]

Applicants who have physical or mental disorders and harmful behavior associated with those disorders are inadmissible. [2] The inadmissibility ground is divided into two subcategories:

• Current physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior. 

• Past physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior. 

So that would be mental disorders AND/WITH harmful behavior. If you have no harmful behavior associated with your diagnosis you should be fine.

 

I wouldn't say anything about your mental health unless asked specifically. And I doubt just saying you were diagnosed as bipolar would really affect anything. Now, maybe if you had Super AIDS. 

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4 minutes ago, Shanna20 said:

this is the list that I saw in Chapter 7:

A. Physical or Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior [1]

Applicants who have physical or mental disorders and harmful behavior associated with those disorders are inadmissible. [2] The inadmissibility ground is divided into two subcategories:

• Current physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior. 

• Past physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior. 

Based on your original post, this doesn't apply to you.....you have no associated harmful behavior........ non-issue.....

Edited August 5, 2019 by missileman

[Shanna20 0]

Oh okay, that should be okay. You guys have been a lot of help! Thank you!

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18 minutes ago, Shanna20 said:

this is the list that I saw in Chapter 7:

A. Physical or Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior [1]

Applicants who have physical or mental disorders and harmful behavior associated with those disorders are inadmissible. [2] The inadmissibility ground is divided into two subcategories:

• Current physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior. 

• Past physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior. 

Are you dangerous?  ____Yes  __X__No

 

OK, you’re good to go!

 

Good luck

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You have to answer questions truthfully. They might ask you if/what medications you take and ask you why you take the medications. 

 

By the way, if you are planning to move to the US, medical insurance is expensive and you'll need to get a new MD to write prescriptions for you. Best to seek as much treatment as you can before coming, because it could take you a few months to find an MD or even get an appointment.

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3 hours ago, Shanna20 said:

Hello everyone! My name is Shanna and me and my fiancé are planning to apply for a k1 visa this December and I think we mostly have the requirements good to go. We’re just saving up the money so that we could start with the process. 

 

Upon extensive research, I came upon a list in the Uscis website that might be subjected to a denial for my k1 visa. 

 

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder last February this year. For those who dont know: Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings and have little to no control of how to manage it: with bouts of mania (extreme happiness) and depression (extreme sadness). So far I have been in contact with a psychiatrist ever since I was diagnosed and was prescribed with mood stabilizers and anti-depressants. I have been off the anti-depressants because I feel fine and able to get ahold of my moods for now.

 

this alarmed me because my condition maybe subject for a denial for our upcoming application and I am deeply troubled my it. I tried searching for answers in the internet, but they dont divulge into specifics about it.

 

I also thought about not mentioning my condition during the medical exam but i dont know if thats the right thing to do. I also dont have any episodes of self harm, suicide risks or any criminal records. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

Based on what you said, it shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Worst case scenario would be the painel physician ask for additional examinations. 

But what some said here: never lie. Give up true information at all times. 

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3 hours ago, Elif_and_Greg said:

Now, maybe if you had Super AIDS. 

Huh?