Medical Exam - Medical History

[GordonRamsey 22]

Hello everyone!

 

I recently had my medical exam done ahead for my K1-Visa embassy interview. Afterwards, I recalled that I forgot to bring up some minor health issues I had in the past. I had inflamed joint/muscle/ligament issues from a few minor injuries which fully healed and I didn't bring up when discussing my medical history, but I reviewed everything else.

 

Should I be worried? Could this lack of disclosure be cause for my case to be declined?

[SalishSea 18,126]

No.

[GordonRamsey 22]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

No.

So what would the worst case scenario be for me then? Delayed processing? Thanks for the input!

[SalishSea 18,126]

Just now, GordonRamsey said:

So what would the worst case scenario be for me then? Delayed processing? Thanks for the input!

Benign musculoskeletal health history is not a reason for inadmissibility due to health.  Not even a little issue.

[geowrian 22,338]

It's not material and not even a current issue so it's not relevant to the public charge decision. No issue.

[JFH 12,191]

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[GordonRamsey 22]

9 hours ago, geowrian said:

It's not material and not even a current issue so it's not relevant to the public charge decision. No issue.

It is material though, since I had seeked medical attention/gotten x-rays/ultrasounds etc. done to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not like I didn't see my doctor about them.

 

I really shouldn't worry at all about failing to disclose them?

[geowrian 22,338]

2 hours ago, GordonRamsey said:

It is material though, since I had seeked medical attention/gotten x-rays/ultrasounds etc. done to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not like I didn't see my doctor about them.

 

I really shouldn't worry at all about failing to disclose them?

I don't think you are understanding what "material" means here. It is in reference to a material misrepresentation, which is where it would be an inadmissibility and require a waiver.

For it to be a material misrepresentation, it must be a willful, material false representation. Also, "harmless misrepresentation" is not an inadmissibility.

The items you described are not material to your eligibility for the visa. Had you told them the correct answer, it would not have made you inadmissible. The answer you provided did not reasonably curtail questioning about your eligibility for the visa.

 

Example: Imagine being asked "What breed is your dog?" You respond "Poodle" when it's actually a pit bull. Is it material?

Answer: Depends on who is asking it and why it is being asked. If it's being asked by a CO to determine eligibility for a visa, then it's virtually certainly not material. The dog's breed is not a consideration for eligibility for a visa.

If it's being asked by a judge at dog breeding competition, the dog's breed is almost certainly material.

 

References:

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-2

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-3

Edited February 21, 2020 by geowrian