Canadian Medical

[torontogirl 0]

I recently had my medical done for K3 visa and have an upcoming interview at the Montreal consulate.

I wanted to know if the medical results are discussed in front of spouse if he/she is present during the interview,especially any questions regarding my previous medical history which i think is very private and personal matter. It would be quite embarrasing if I was asked some questions about this past issue in front of my spouse.

If anyone can provide any feedback, it would be appreciated.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I recently had my medical done for K3 visa and have an upcoming interview at the Montreal consulate.

I wanted to know if the medical results are discussed in front of spouse if he/she is present during the interview,especially any questions regarding my previous medical history which i think is very private and personal matter. It would be quite embarrasing if I was asked some questions about this past issue in front of my spouse.

If anyone can provide any feedback, it would be appreciated.

This I don't know.

I'm sure someone can answer your question for you!!!

Your husband loves you! I'm sure he'll be supportive of your past.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Unless there is something medically related that is in the way of getting your visa I don't believe that the medical exam will be discussed at all. If there is something medical that may interfere with being granted a visa you may wish to disclose that now to your spouse rather than have it come up for the first time at the interview. Generally, it is my understanding, that if the medical reveals a problem you are notified when you receive the results and advised about how to correct it (ie. positive TB test, etc.). That being said, while medical results are personal your spouse should be aware of any medical issues you might have just so he/she can be prepared. My now husband and I thoroughly discussed our personal health situations - and I do have a medical condition - before our marriage so we each had a better idea of what we were getting into.

[Cassie 8]

Unless there is something medically related that is in the way of getting your visa I don't believe that the medical exam will be discussed at all. If there is something medical that may interfere with being granted a visa you may wish to disclose that now to your spouse rather than have it come up for the first time at the interview. Generally, it is my understanding, that if the medical reveals a problem you are notified when you receive the results and advised about how to correct it (ie. positive TB test, etc.). That being said, while medical results are personal your spouse should be aware of any medical issues you might have just so he/she can be prepared. My now husband and I thoroughly discussed our personal health situations - and I do have a medical condition - before our marriage so we each had a better idea of what we were getting into.

Aye, we did as well. I was afraid that whatever health insurance he had wouldn't cover my ongoing medical issues, or he wouldn't be able to afford treatments / ongoing monitoring / etc. I told him straight up if I wasn't covered I wouldn't come to the US and potentially bankrupt him! That and I suffer from psoriasis, which during flare ups can look quite gross, for lack of a better term -- fortunately, it doesn't bother him. With that being said, it is your choice whether or not to divulge this information with your spouse.

[torontogirl 0]

Unless there is something medically related that is in the way of getting your visa I don't believe that the medical exam will be discussed at all. If there is something medical that may interfere with being granted a visa you may wish to disclose that now to your spouse rather than have it come up for the first time at the interview. Generally, it is my understanding, that if the medical reveals a problem you are notified when you receive the results and advised about how to correct it (ie. positive TB test, etc.). That being said, while medical results are personal your spouse should be aware of any medical issues you might have just so he/she can be prepared. My now husband and I thoroughly discussed our personal health situations - and I do have a medical condition - before our marriage so we each had a better idea of what we were getting into.

Thanks for all your replies. I had picked up my medical and the clinic did not mention any issues with my results, so i assume that everything was okay. I am in very good health condition and never had any serious mental/health issues. What happened was when the doctor went over the list of medical history, I disclosed the fact that i received a treatment for this one thing that was discovered during my routine physical last year.

I asked him if this would be an issue for my immigration and he said "no". But he said that most people would lie about it and wouldn't disclose it and that I was honest in telling him.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Don't worry. I can't see any reason why it would be discussed during your interview. If it has no bearing on your immigration eligibility it is a non-issue. For your own peace of mind, though, you may want to discuss this with your husband:-). Good luck at the interview.

[Eric_and_Corinna 0]

I recently had my medical done for K3 visa and have an upcoming interview at the Montreal consulate.

I wanted to know if the medical results are discussed in front of spouse if he/she is present during the interview,especially any questions regarding my previous medical history which i think is very private and personal matter. It would be quite embarrasing if I was asked some questions about this past issue in front of my spouse.

If anyone can provide any feedback, it would be appreciated.

You bring up a very interesting question. As a Health Care Provider, the Doctor who did your medical interview and evaluation is likely limited to sharing the information with the Consulate and yourself, and you probably consented to that by signing all that paperwork. But the Consular officer is not a Health Care Provider, so he/she is probably not limited in that regard. I imagine (or at least hope) that anything medically sensitive in your past would either be addressed by the examining Doctor, and handled appropriately by the Consular officer. And as Kathryn said, if it had any bearing on your eligibility to immigrate, I'm sure you would know by now.

[Krikit 1,165]

With the exception of Ron and Sharon, I haven't heard of anyone being asked any medical questions during an interview. And Ron was only asked because the officer had intent to deny the visa. I know I wasn't asked anything. Like Kathryn says, unless your medical provides information on something which will impact your immigration, they're not going to mention it. Besides.... the Freedom of Information statutes do not allow anyone to discuss personal information with a 3rd party without your permission first.