Body Mass Index over 35 - will our ITA be accepted?
Jul 20th 2010, 7:06 pm
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Jul 20th 2010, 7:36 pm
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Re: Body Mass Index over 35 - will our ITA be accepted?
No, I really do understand that but from NZIS's POV that is where the risk is, so if someone has a high BMI for justifiable reasons it would justify a medical waiver IMHO (and I assume that happens). From my experience tho most of the general population with a high BMI do have a genuine weight issue with its consequent health risk factors, that is well documented in the general UK population as well as other populations. I don't doubt there are justifiable exceptions but that in no way should obviate asking the question.
Jul 20th 2010, 9:20 pm
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Re: Body Mass Index over 35 - will our ITA be accepted?
I am assuming NZ is full of thin Greek god types.... im right arent i 
i must be 
i must be
Jul 21st 2010, 9:26 pm
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Re: Body Mass Index over 35 - will our ITA be accepted?
it seems a bit of a daft rule as long as you are completely healthy otherwise.
when you have got your weight down the the acceptable, theres nothing to stop you putting it all back on once you live here. they dont have monthly weigh ins to keep track of you...
mmm wheres those steak n cheese pies!!!
when you have got your weight down the the acceptable, theres nothing to stop you putting it all back on once you live here. they dont have monthly weigh ins to keep track of you...
mmm wheres those steak n cheese pies!!!
Jul 23rd 2010, 9:37 am
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Hi, have some experience as my application was initially refused as my BMI was 36.1 at the time of my medical. Got it down to 33.1 within a few weeks and was accepted straight away. The way the medical boffins look at it is that BMI over 35 = significant likelihood of other medical problems and drop under 35 and it goes to possible likelihood of other medical problems. They will refuse visa but will review when the BMI drops. Its just a bloody pain and a delay to getting here!! If I can drop some weight then I'm sure your family member can Good luck, Bevissa 
Good luck, Bevissa
Jul 23rd 2010, 10:03 am
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Hi, have some experience as my application was initially refused as my BMI was 36.1 at the time of my medical. Got it down to 33.1 within a few weeks and was accepted straight away. The way the medical boffins look at it is that BMI over 35 = significant likelihood of other medical problems and drop under 35 and it goes to possible likelihood of other medical problems. They will refuse visa but will review when the BMI drops. Its just a bloody pain and a delay to getting here!! If I can drop some weight then I'm sure your family member can Good luck, Bevissa
Good luck, Bevissa
Aug 6th 2010, 5:03 am
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think I am
Aug 25th 2010, 11:27 am
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my bmi is down to 36 but its very hard work and surprise surprise i have high blood pressure (ok with tablets) if i dont get it down more will i have to stay here in spain? who said the mediterranean diet was good!!!
Aug 25th 2010, 11:36 am
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Hi. I had the same problem. My BMI was over 35 but they do give you a chance to get it down. Unfortunately it is a very short time scale (3 months, I think). Happy to say I got my weight off and am now happily settled in New Zealand - 7 months in 
