Trying to evidence "good character" for K1 visa and medical.

[smilingstone 167]

Hi all, 

 

As I draw closer to my medical and interview, my anxiety is kicking in. 

 

As the beneficiary, I'm contesting a previous arrest and caution (for shop lifting, first and only offence at age 14, I am 34 now) as well as a history of mental health difficulties (depression, anxiety and SH but have not SHd since 2011ish, have not sought support for depression since 2019 and have not mentioned anything to my doctor relating to suicidal thoughts since 2021).

 

Im starting to worry that all of this will be held against me, and I want to do everything I can to show that I am not the same person who made these previous mistakes and had those difficulties. I have come a long way in terms of my own self development over the years and really do not want these past instances to be black marks resulting in a denial. 

 

I have a character reference from my manager, expressing what a valued employee I am and how it's a pleasure to work with me. I also plan on taking a copy of my CV to demonstrate my education and employment progression over the years, as well my my original degree certificates as well as other education I have completed. 

 

Do you think this is too much? Am I getting ahead of myself? I have read a lot here about criminal records and mental health difficulties and it's really a mix of "you're in big trouble" and "you'll be fine". I don't know what to think... 

[Boiler 45,439]

The criminal aspect is purely factual and it does not sound like something that it will be an issue.

 

The mental health aspect would be for the medical so make sure you have all your records

[smilingstone 167]

5 hours ago, Boiler said:

The criminal aspect is purely factual and it does not sound like something that it will be an issue.

 

So you don't think they will hold it against me? 

 

5 hours ago, Boiler said:

The mental health aspect would be for the medical so make sure you have all your records

 

I've managed to gather what I can by combining 3 separate summaries my GP provided - in the end they refused to provide a Summary Care Record (relating to my other thread) and I'm now just hoping that across 3 summaries (6 pages total) it will cover all info needed. I simply do not have enough time between now and Tuesday to argue back with them and keep requesting.  

[Boiler 45,439]

The Doctor will determine whether what you have supplied meets their needs, beyond my pay grade.