LittleGreyCat

I've looked back at my previous threads with a view to continuing where I left off but they are all (unsurprisingly) closed.

I'm looking at the moment, but one question in the email we just received is:
"and any significant changes in your health".

I'm not sure what would count as a significant change.
Is there a list of conditions somewhere?
I'm now so out of date with everything.........

I think I may post a couple of specific questions as separate threads but I'm all of a dither at the moment.
Woken not long ago by our daughter in NZ who received an email saying that the category was opening up.
Is there an icon/emoji for headless chicken?

Timmy Chch

This page is archived...
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/78309.htm
But try to find the up to date version of that form - I believe that's the black list unless you can prove you wont be a burden to nz. Good luck finding anything on the shocking immi website!

LittleGreyCat

Now looking at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#46506.htm.
"Malignancies of organs, skin (such as melanoma) and haematopoietic tissue, including past history of, or currently under treatment. Exceptions are:

• treated minor skin malignancies
• malignancies where the interval since treatment is such that the probability of recurrence is <10 percent "

[My text has gone blue, no idea why.]
Is this a way of saying cancer without saying cancer?
Because I have been diagnosed and treated with bladder cancer then given the all clear.

BEVS

Yes.

BEVS

Evening Mr LGT..
Bit of a quake wake up moment at 3a.m. so a bit tired but am on the laptop.
So . Quick answer is a yes. In the acceptable standard of health policy , malignancy refers primarily to cancer. You have highlighted the correct text.
Does the email ask you to send a return email about any changes or does it request that you update your EOI ? It does need to be declared.

I feel you should seek a consultant oncologist report/letter to clearly state the 'all clear' and prognosis., as in %, of recurrence over x years/time. It needs to be low to nothing.

You want the application to be as simple and straightforward as is possible so that any immigration clerk can tick the tick boxes. Likely the immigration clerk would need to pass for a referral before ticking said health requirement box. Remember that these years the training for immigration staff is sometimes not all that, plus the department is not well staffed .Also, the quota expectations are now no more . You don't want to find your application being sidelined so keep it clear and keep it easy.

Hopefully you're all clear was a few years ago .

Just to say also that I am sorry you had to deal with that. I am presently in a similar situation with the C thing and looking forward to the first all clear next March.

edit - I think the email probably suggests you review your EOI and update changes. In this case ref the standard of health requirement

LittleGreyCat

Diagnosed March 2022 with bladder cancer.
Had a TURBT which removed the growth, followed by 6 doses of in-bladder chemo to make sure.
Confirmed surface only and slow growing which is about as good as it gets.
Camera up the willy 3 months after the chemo showed all clear and next inspection scheduled for 9 months. That is one year after chemo.
Then on a yearly check for another 4 years.
So looking very hopeful for me, but not particularly hopeful for health screening as the whole thing was within the last year.

It may be possible to get a medical exemption.

It may not be possible to get a prediction of less than 10% chance of recurrence at this early stage.
Bladder cancer does have a chance of recurrence.

From the email:
"Update your details If you meet the requirements of the Parent Category and still wish to apply, but your family situation has changed, please send us your updated details. Changes may include who the EOI is for, who is sponsoring the application, and any significant changes in your health. Please also let us know if your contact details have changed.

Please fill out the form in the link below and email this to [email protected]?subject=Paren...20my%20details
"

BEVS

Reading that then it is a form to complete and return via email.

I am concerned ref the Standard of Health criteria LittleGreyCat. You don't really need me to say this but I will for anyone else looking in.

Get-Your-Ducks-Lined-Up- In-A-Row.

I would still advise seeking a report from the oncologist . Of course you are needing it to state a very low possibility of a re-occurrence etc. One that tips below the $$ threshold. Annual check ups do not cost the NZ health system that much - it will be about the % possibility of a re-occurrence.

As this is the one good shot to come and live in NZ that you've both had in several years you might wish to consider employing an immigration lawyer. One that really does know how to present in the best light and will have other case results to draw on. I would recommend Lane Neave for that.

LittleGreyCat

Quick update - there is now a schedule.
EOI Selection time scale
It looks as though we will be in the August tranche as our application is dated 29th February.
This does at least give me more than a year since diagnosis, assuming the next check up is still OK.

Oh, and we arrive Monday 28th November at about midnight.

LittleGreyCat

Updating this thread to note that we have just been contacted about our application.
We were moved from the August tranche to the February tranche so they are either turning out to be incredibly efficient or a lot of EOIs are dropping out.

BEVS

Likely EOIs are dropping out. Time moves on as we both know