[RamblingPaddies]

hi folks
head is a mess right now ...

just got the medicals back and all is fine except for a borderline high triglyceride level - my GP says he couldn't see them turning me down over that, especially as cholesterol and BP / BMI are fine.

my question - i am applying for a work visa only at first ...
are they more or less pernickety when dealing with WORK visas vs PR or am i likely to run into trouble.

the GP didn't mention anything further in the "Further Notes" section of the form and ticked the NO box under the "significant or abnormal" findings section ...

because of deadlines i have to submit the apps as is

[james the mechanic]

I know how you feel, I had blood test problems very recently, five different doctors said I was a healthy specimen including the panel doctor who carried out the tests in the first place, however we still had to have more tests, and guess what?
That’s right, we were declared healthy specimens.
My advice is don’t take the attitude ‘it’ll be alright.’ Because the pencil pushing, box ticking, bureaucrats that are NZ Immigration service, (IMHI) don’t, I’m afraid, think like that. So if there are any tests that you can get done to prove your case my advice is get them done sooner rather than later.
I had the same time scale problem as you, and for various reasons all beyond my control, including but not confined to the above I should now be in NZ and in short I’m not.
Best wishes :nice1
James

[RamblingPaddies]

that "tick" was the only abnormal thing on my form - everything else was fine ... the doctor didnt even think to mention it on the form ... he just wrote a note mentioning my weight loss progress and said to check in 6 to 12 months ...

i've had the extra tests and all but the above were fine ... here's hoping those bureaucrats can see past the arbitrary numbers they put on these things

[IanW99]

hi folks
head is a mess right now ...

just got the medicals back and all is fine except for a borderline high triglyceride level - my GP says he couldn't see them turning me down over that, especially as cholesterol and BP / BMI are fine.

my question - i am applying for a work visa only at first ...
are they more or less pernickety when dealing with WORK visas vs PR or am i likely to run into trouble.

the GP didn't mention anything further in the "Further Notes" section of the form and ticked the NO box under the "significant or abnormal" findings section ...

because of deadlines i have to submit the apps as is

From an NZIS perspective, they should treat both applications exactly the same way.

I wouldn't expect you to have any problems from the details that you have stated but it is really up to NZIS to decide that they will want additional tests etc to confirm that there isn't a problem.

As we also had a medical in the UK for WTR and then one in NZ for PR, I would like to say that the medical in NZ appeared more thorough than the one in UK so would much more likely send you for extra tests etc if you still have a problem when in NZ. Of course this may just have been the specific doctors we had, but from other postings does appear that it may be the case.

Ian

[RamblingPaddies]

cheers ian
and i dont suppose they grant you a visa while you work on those tests ? in other words if there is any delay then we miss every deadline ... i know its our own fault for not planning a bit better but some of it was out of our hands ...

[james the mechanic]

I’m afraid that would require compassion, understanding, and flexibility. I’m afraid that in my experience, NZ immigration services don’t possess such attributes. If you were under 30 you can have a one-year work visa with virtually no checks but the day you’re 31…
You could ask your visa officer, only in my experience they’re not actually capable of a concise, factually correct relevant answer that’s if they can be bothered to talk to you at all.
Sorry I’ve got a bit of a raw nerve regarding this subject right now, once I calm down and its eventually sorted I may post the full adjudication.
Right I’m off to lie in a dark room.:mad:
Best wishes:nice1
James

[skibumwa]

So true. My form 1007 WTR visa medical was far less complex than the form 1007 I did for PR here in Welly. My doctor here in Welly grilled me with it all, but even with elevated high cholesterol his notes said I am healthy which was all NZIS needed to see really.

Also keep in mind, that NZ-based doctors are more used to using the form 1007. They are less likely to make mistakes (Eg. like how my Seattle-based Dr. did!) and more likely to be very picky.

Good luck!



As we also had a medical in the UK for WTR and then one in NZ for PR, I would like to say that the medical in NZ appeared more thorough than the one in UK so would much more likely send you for extra tests etc if you still have a problem when in NZ. Of course this may just have been the specific doctors we had, but from other postings does appear that it may be the case.

Ian