Schizophrenia/Mental Disorder

[Mrs Green 6]

Can a person who has suffered from some form of schizophrenia petitions for a spouse? He said the condition was caused by side effects of medication taken so i am wondering if his medical doctor report would be sufficient ground to present to immigration or is any form of mental disorder a cause for denial. Would appreciate responses from persons who have knowledge of cases with mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, etc., that got approved. Thanks

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

***** Moving from Effects of Major... to CR-1 forum as question relates to spousal visa *****

Are you saying it is the US citizen petitioner who has/had this issue? If so then yes, it won't even come up. If it is the beneficiary, they may need a more extensive (mental health) medical exam, but it should not be a major problem either.

[sus 70]

***** Moving from Effects of Major... to CR-1 forum as question relates to spousal visa *****

Are you saying it is the US citizen petitioner who has/had this issue? If so then yes, it won't even come up. If it is the beneficiary, they may need a more extensive (mental health) medical exam, but it should not be a major problem either.

Not necessarily true - as the beneficiary, they will have to prove that they won't need the public benefits - there was a recent case in Jamaica where a man's spouse was diagnosed with breast cancer - their visa has been held up, because the Consulate is requesting a letter from her husband's medical insurance that she will be eligible for treatment on his plan - but the health insurance company will not provide a coverage letter as she is not in the US - they are stuck in a catch 22.

[Mrs Green 6]

Thanks for your prompt responses. I told my friend that it is best to get her spouse medical record to see how bad his condition is.