[Andrew]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone is/has experienced problems getting a work visa if they suffer from diabetes.

I have had diabetes since 1985 and am well controlled, I have submitted medical records going back to 1992 and still the doctors will not give a yes or no. If I got a "No" reply then at least I could at least apply for a medical waiver. The doctors wish for a medical report that states what my health will be like in 5 years time. As you can guess this is impossible for my doctor to predict.

My family and I originally applied for a work to residence visa, back in August and the process is still ongoing.

In my experience the whole process is very bureaucratic. Both my wife and I have full time jobs to go to which are both listed on the longterm skill sortage list. If we were to apply through the skilled migrant catagory then my wife and I would have 210 and 175 points respectively, both way in excess of the required 100 points. So you would think that the immigration service would try and encourage the speedy issuing of visas!!! this does not seem to be the case in my experience.

I would therefor like to hear from anyone who has had a simular experience with diabetes and visas? or helpful advice.

Regards

Andrew

[K&CS]

There are definitely people on this forum who have diabetes and have been granted PR. If you do a search, I'm sure you'll find the relevant threads. I know from when I was frantically searching around before submitting our ITA. I have a medical condition which is well controlled, but was very worried how it would affect our application. Other than having to submit a letter from my consultant along with my application, it was never mentioned. We got PR. I'm pretty sure you won't have a problem.

Welcome to the forum by the way. Where are you based at the moment?

Kate

[Andrew]

Thanks for the reply. I will have a search on the forum for info relating to diabetes. In reply to your question I am based in Dundee at present.

Andrew

[voth30]

Hi Andrew,

Well, I had diabetes and I have got my PR. What the consultant physician need is for you to test your HBA1C(to see how good is your control) and a creatinine/albumin ratio test (a urine test for kidney function) and if that shows OK, then I think you should be alright.

Vincent

[chips]

From my limited experiance , when i had an ongoing condtion when we went for our PR, the case officer said that the balance rests in the cost of medication,and future problems. Some stuff over here is subsidised at a cost of $3 a time. ALTHOUGH this stuff is limited . Eg. Painkiller for my shingles were $3 (co codamol), and the cream was $20.30. Now the chemist suggested i buy this over the counter as it were, as the percription price was actually higher. ( i have no idea why)
So it might come down to cost , you may be wise to see if you can find out whether your medication, if you are on anything, is either subsidised or not.

I wish you all the best ,as they say here- "you'll be right" - good luck.

Chips