We knew the condition just right after our application, will this cause problem to our application? I dont know how to approach doctors in middle east about it.. I still have 1 month to complete the medicals but still so confused...
Hi - I am very sorry to learn of this concerning health condition. If you have multiple piercings then hepatitis tests will be done as part of the blood tests during the medicals, otherwise they will just do tests for HIV and syphilis.
But in either case you're required to inform the DMP of any existing conditions, so in my view there is no choice but to inform them when you take the medicals.
As for whether this would be grounds for rejection or not, the medical services division at the visa office will want to be convinced of the following when they make their decision based on the DMP's report:
1) That you do not have a condition which will present an excessive demand on their healthcare system
2) That you do not have a serious contageous disease which presents a danger to public health
3) That you do not have a problem with alcohol or drugs etc which could present a danger to public safety
I believe Hep B can be sexually transmitted so I would imagine at least this would be a concern under 2) above.
I would go for the medicals (since your visa will surely fail if you don't) - explain to the DMP the exact circumstances and list any treatment you are undergoing, and then just let the medical services division make a decision. If you try to hide this and then it crops up in the blood tests it is going to look even less favourable for your visa application.
I am no doctor but a brief search on the Internet indicates chronic hep B can develop into very serious consequences including liver damage so I would focus on your health as a priority and worry about your Canada visa as a secondary matter.
I wish you the best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery.
Wayne.
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