Medical Test - A scar in chest Xray

[satha73]

It is noted from a colleague of mine who had applied along with me for Canada had received his medical for him and his wife.Wife being a co applicant had found a scar in chest xray.They had noted a abnormal comment in teh medical form and send to london.Infact she had done a skin test for TB and the result was 10-12mm.Is there a chance for the Immigration officer to reject the application of both husband and wife or give visa only for husband who has a clear health history and to reject the co-applicant.Infact skin test reading shows that she is not affected by TB.Seniros please advise

[sunandan kumar]

Dear

Until and unless there is some serious ailment, Visa Officer will accept the case.

Be sure, visa will be granted to both of them.

Regards   

[joogle]

Nobody knows for sure how CIC decided when it comes to abnormal results, but when it comes to TB they take that seriously.  In some cases applicants must get treatment and then re-tested to ensure TB is gone for good.

[BobbyB]

Dear

Until and unless there is some serious ailment, Visa Officer will accept the case.

Be sure, visa will be granted to both of them.

Regards   

This is not true. They are not going to issue them with the VISA until a TEST is Negative.
The reason for this is:
Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for tubercle bacillus or Tuberculosis) is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria, in humans mainly Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs (as pulmonary TB) but can also affect the central nervous system, the lymphatic system, the circulatory system, the genitourinary system, the gastrointestinal system, bones, joints, and even the skin.


Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when people who have the disease cough, sneeze, or spit.


One of the primary aims of Medicals is to safeguard the Canadian Population and the spread of diseases.

I am afraid they will have to wait until cleared.
Applicants must get treatment and then they'll have to be  re-tested to ensure that the TB is gone for good.

[Jhunmalijan]

Try to browse http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/dmp-handbook/appendix-02.asp. It is all about the designated practitioner hand book (Appendix II: Guide to the Completion of the Medical Report Forms for Canadian Immigration) General information. This includes the form and the basic things that you do during medical examamination. The first thing you should do is go to pulmonary specialist or Doctor for the clearance of your lungs. Just keep your X-ray results and clearance  as your reference during medcal examination. If you have a lungs clear, I'm sure the immigration will give you a chance to get visa. 

[simplesimon]

Hi guys

this post on TB is worrying me. I had TB 20 yrs ago and my lungs have been clear for the last 15 years on x-ray. And am also medically very fit. I will,obviously have to declare it as part of my medical history.

In your opinion, is there a chance of rejection simply based on past medical history?

tx

[Hot-Lier]

Don't worry Guys...... There are two types of problems

Active: In which they will give you a time to recover and re appear for medicals.
Non Active or Recoverd: Give them your reports and accordingly dmp will write there is not any active infection and no problem to go ahead.

Tell you more that Canadaina immigration is not as strict as Australia or etc but they allways give time for recovery if God forbid there is any problem...And a sopt is not a issue and a recoverd desease is not an issue at all.


Best of luck and also pray for me :)

[vamsi001]

Dear satha73,
I wish that your colleague and his wife the very best of luck, they need to wait for the immigration officer's decision. But to answer your question:
One fails medicals, All fail.
I know the truth is bitter but unfortunately if the pricipal applicant passes medicals and his/her spouse fails, then they both fail.
Once again, good luck.

[ryetams]

yah i think thats how it goes, its all or nothing when it comes to medical exams. i think even if any of the kids has illness, the primary applicant cannot get PR status a/o subject to refusal until everybody is being cleared from any illnesses in the medical exams...

[aspire]

TB scar, as long as current TB test is negative is not a problem for medicals. But they will take note of that in the medical report, chances are, they might ask a second or confirmatory examination, and for some they are put under medical surveilance upon reaching Canada. Meaning, they are told by CIC to report to a doctor once they reach Canada, and the doctor might ask you for a regular visit for check up. Thats what I have learned thru experts in the other forums.