Tuberculosis

[melouttamegacity]

My husband, whom I'm sponsoring, was sent a letter requesting a 2nd medical examination. Specifically they were asking for a repeat chest x-ray and had questions about tuberculosis. His father had had active tuberculosis some time last year. I don't know if my husband contracted it, but he has not had any symptoms. Could this be reason for denial if he tests positive???

 

[merger]

My husband, whom I'm sponsoring, was sent a letter requesting a 2nd medical examination. Specifically they were asking for a repeat chest x-ray and had questions about tuberculosis. His father had had active tuberculosis some time last year. I don't know if my husband contracted it, but he has not had any symptoms. Could this be reason for denial if he tests positive???

hi,

just sharing from what I know..

i dont think his visa application will be denied if test results are positive.. he will instead be asked to undergo treatment for tb (if results are positive). once he is treated and there are changes with the repeat xray (lesser infection) and repeat tests (become negative), then he can be given health clearance. the only concern is processing time could be longer than the average..

most of the time, applicants with suspected tb, probably due to xray results or medical history, will be instructed by CIC to undergo 3-day sputum test and culture test (for 2 months). if results turn to be positive, thats the time treatment will be advised. if not, then he's good to go

 

[tahsinmohammad]

hi,

just sharing from what I know..

i dont think his visa application will be denied if test results are positive.. he will instead be asked to undergo treatment for tb (if results are positive). once he is treated and there are changes with the repeat xray (lesser infection) and repeat tests (become negative), then he can be given health clearance. the only concern is processing time could be longer than the average..

most of the time, applicants with suspected tb, probably due to xray results or medical history, will be instructed by CIC to undergo 3-day sputum test and culture test (for 2 months). if results turn to be positive, thats the time treatment will be advised. if not, then he's good to go

Spot on Merger.When I was in Canada in 2001 my room mate had the same problem when he applied for the Immigration..He tested positive for TB and they suggested to undergo treatment and then re do the X-Ray test to check the status of the Tb.After completing the treatment course his X-ray was clear and TB results turn out to be negative and he was granted Immigration.The only thing is processing time goes up....Good luck

 

[Creampop]

If your husband was around his father with active TB it is possible that he contracted it... He could have in-active TB and wouldn't show any symptoms, since your husband did a medical exam he would have had to disclose this fact to the doctor and it was in the medical that it was with-in the last 2 years (at my exam I remember the doctor asking me if anyone in my family had TB in the last 2 years my son had it 7 yrs ago) so the CIC could just be checking to make sure as TB could cause a risk to the Canadian public (this is the only reason for denial in Fam class). I don't know that they would deny him as TB is curable tho it takes 8 months of anitbiotics can't miss a day if you do your (excuse my french) screwed treatment as it builds a resistance to the meds and there are few strong enough to treat it anyways even if it did come back that he was positive for TB I believe he would have atleast be given a period to be treated for it and then prolly another chest film. Good Luck!

 

[canadianwoman]

They will not refuse a spousal-based PR visa because of this. They will expect him to get further tests and treatment if necessary before issuing the visa.

 

[melouttamegacity]

Wow... thanks for the info. Just another thing to stress out about. I'm not looking forward to waiting longer. It's already been almost a year.

 

[steph816]

They cannot deny a spouse based on medical condition. What they might do is call an interview and explain again his TB and ask if he is getting treatment or how he plans n dealing with it, but it all will prob delay your processing time!

 

[PMM]

Hi

They cannot deny a spouse based on medical condition. What they might do is call an interview and explain again his TB and ask if he is getting treatment or how he plans n dealing with it, but it all will prob delay your processing time!

1. CIC will not refuse a spouse on medical grounds for "excessive demand", but they can refuse if they are "a danger to the public health"