Depression-does it affect visa chances?

[shann76 0]

i had my medical this morning, and i admitted to the DR that i take paxil for depression. I showed him a letter from my doctor, which my doctor stated as a result of being separated from her husband, she became depressed and is currently on paxil. he also wrote that my mood has been much better lately and that he believes i will be able to be off the paxil once my immigration process is over.

i believe i could probably start weaning myself off it now, and would be ok, becasue the end is in sight lol.

now the dr who did the medical(it was at dr siedens in toronto), told me that he does have to make note of any psychiatric conditions,as it raises a little red flag, but i should not worry, as i had the note from my doctor which shows a positive prognosis. i asked him if i could be denied a visa because of it, and he said if i was, that i would be the first one he has ever heard of. he also said everyone and their brother is on paxil lol.

but because i am a natural born worrier, i am worried that it will affect my visa. oh, and he also told me that it would only be a concern if i had thoughts of suicide or of hurting others (which i don't).

Should i be worried? has anyone else here been able to get their visa while having admitted depression during their medical? i am really starting to stress out about it.

[raymaga 25]

Definitely NOT to worry. This question has been asked several times before, and everyone was approved at their interviews.

Like you stated, the only worry you would have about depression is if you had suicidal tendencies or if you were a threat to the safety of others.

Good luck at your interview.

[shann76 0]

Definitely NOT to worry. This question has been asked several times before, and everyone was approved at their interviews.

Like you stated, the only worry you would have about depression is if you had suicidal tendencies or if you were a threat to the safety of others.

Good luck at your interview.

omg, thank u so much for the fast response. i was literally feeling sick to my stomache about it worrying. then i started thinking, maybe i shouldnt have told him i was on it, then i thought, no its a good thing i did, because who knows what all they really test for during the bloodwork lol.

i have a way guilty consience(sp?). i can't lie. i always believe honesty is the best policy.

[raymaga 25]

Honestly is ALWAYS the best policy with USCIS. Once they catch you in a lie, they are suspicious about what else you have lied about.

No point in causing any red flags. Others have regretted not telling the truth through their processes. It really never pays not to be honest.

[shann76 0]

Honestly is ALWAYS the best policy with USCIS. Once they catch you in a lie, they are suspicious about what else you have lied about.

No point in causing any red flags. Others have regretted not telling the truth through their processes. It really never pays not to be honest.

thats exactly what i believe, non truths always have a way of coming back to haunt you.

[shann76 0]

Definitely NOT to worry. This question has been asked several times before, and everyone was approved at their interviews.

Like you stated, the only worry you would have about depression is if you had suicidal tendencies or if you were a threat to the safety of others.

Good luck at your interview.

i have to keep coming back and reading this to reassure myself.

[misa 2]

I would not worry about it. So many people are on antidepressants. As long as you don't have a history of self-harm, you'll be okay.

A big plus is that you don't have a history of mental illness and you have that letter from your doctor. Try not to worry.

[shann76 0]

I would not worry about it. So many people are on antidepressants. As long as you don't have a history of self-harm, you'll be okay.

A big plus is that you don't have a history of mental illness and you have that letter from your doctor. Try not to worry.

thank u so much, that helps alot:)

[Jersey Girl 2]

Be sure to work with your doctor to wean yourself off gradually.

And don't worry. Paxil and other anti-depressents are prescribed for a range of conditions including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It's a common drug these days. It won't affect your visa.

[Emancipation 2]

Just wanted to say I was one of those who admitted to Anti-Depressant usage in the past (in my case), and the Dr. noted it on my medical, and still made the commen that I was approved on the day of the Medical for the Visa. He did make a note of it in my file, but it never came up at the interview. I'm guessing here, but I assume that when the Panel Dr. recommends a person to get a visa, it's a yes or no thing. In my case the Dr. told me that if anything came up in my blood work or x-ray he would call me directly to let me know that there was a problem (leading me to believe it's a yes or no thing with the medical report). In my very limited experience it won't come up again.

[misa 2]

Does anyone want me to scan my complete medical papers?

I paid for a second copy for AOS purposes and also because I just couldn't bear NOT knowing what was in that sealed envelope!

I would be happy to share it after removing my personal info of course.

[shann76 0]

Just wanted to say I was one of those who admitted to Anti-Depressant usage in the past (in my case), and the Dr. noted it on my medical, and still made the commen that I was approved on the day of the Medical for the Visa. He did make a note of it in my file, but it never came up at the interview. I'm guessing here, but I assume that when the Panel Dr. recommends a person to get a visa, it's a yes or no thing. In my case the Dr. told me that if anything came up in my blood work or x-ray he would call me directly to let me know that there was a problem (leading me to believe it's a yes or no thing with the medical report). In my very limited experience it won't come up again.

he said the smae thing to me, if anything comes up they will call. he also asked me if he could keep a copy of the letter, he said it was excellent and exactly what he needed. i hope that means its a good thing!

[vanee 13]

Does anyone want me to scan my complete medical papers?

I'd be interested in seeing them (as you said, after you remove your personal info). Thanks for offering.

I paid for a second copy for AOS purposes and also because I just couldn't bear NOT knowing what was in that sealed envelope!

How much did you have to pay for a second copy?

[Reba 2]

I was on anti-depresssants when I went to my medical, it was noted on my forms and whatnot, but it never came up at all at my K3 interview.

btw, wean yourself *slowly* off the Paxil, and with your doctors help. That stuff has nasty withdrawl

[shann76 0]

I was on anti-depresssants when I went to my medical, it was noted on my forms and whatnot, but it never came up at all at my K3 interview.

btw, wean yourself *slowly* off the Paxil, and with your doctors help. That stuff has nasty withdrawl

thank u soo much for posting. knowing someone else who was on anti depressants and having it noted during their medical makes me feel a whloe lot better. phew lol.

i have heard it can be awful withdrawal symptoms. I will definately be talking to my dr about it.

now that i sit and think about it, i bet there is probably alot of people who are going thru the immigration process that are depressed, they shouldnt be surprised after what they make us go thru and how long it takes to get our visas. its horrible having to be away from loved ones for so darn long, and add on top of it, the uncertaintity, knowing that our future is in the hands of complete strangers. lol scarey