using an immigration advisor/ lawyer for medical waiver
Oct 15th 2011, 12:34 pm
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Hi,
My partner is currently in the process of deciding whether or not to accept a position he has been offered at Massey University. As we are both under the skilled migrants category then I assume we would not normally have a problem obtaining visas. My problem is though as I have an underlying medical condition which, although I am fitter and healthier than most, will require ongoing treatment. Due to this I would never normally have considered moving abroad as the level of health care here has been good, however with my partner ready to accept then I would really like to go out there too. I just have several questions that I don't know it they can be answered........ I have been having a read around on the forums but not quite found out what I needed.
With an underlying medical condition how likely is it that one can obtain a medical waiver to be able to live and work in New Zealand? I understand regarding costs over several years but this seems fairly arbitrary. Obviously they do not wish to get in migrants who will impose costs on the health service. My condition is not on the list but that is because it is quite rare. Also my consultant seems to think it would be possible.
If I know in advance that I need a medical waiver is it better to employ an advisor or lawyer from the start to improve your chances of being accepted? I realise this can be expensive so I don't want to spend a lot of money if it is possible to obtain a waiver yourself but reading around I've seen it can help.
What sort of information is required for a medical waiver so if we need to we can get it all together from the start.
Also I can apply as a skilled migrant in my own right but would it be better for me to apply as a partner. Although we have never married we have been in a stable relationship for many years.
I would be grateful if there is anyone out there with any experience of this sort of process or ideas.
Thanks
Beccy
My partner is currently in the process of deciding whether or not to accept a position he has been offered at Massey University. As we are both under the skilled migrants category then I assume we would not normally have a problem obtaining visas. My problem is though as I have an underlying medical condition which, although I am fitter and healthier than most, will require ongoing treatment. Due to this I would never normally have considered moving abroad as the level of health care here has been good, however with my partner ready to accept then I would really like to go out there too. I just have several questions that I don't know it they can be answered........ I have been having a read around on the forums but not quite found out what I needed.
With an underlying medical condition how likely is it that one can obtain a medical waiver to be able to live and work in New Zealand? I understand regarding costs over several years but this seems fairly arbitrary. Obviously they do not wish to get in migrants who will impose costs on the health service. My condition is not on the list but that is because it is quite rare. Also my consultant seems to think it would be possible.
If I know in advance that I need a medical waiver is it better to employ an advisor or lawyer from the start to improve your chances of being accepted? I realise this can be expensive so I don't want to spend a lot of money if it is possible to obtain a waiver yourself but reading around I've seen it can help.
What sort of information is required for a medical waiver so if we need to we can get it all together from the start.
Also I can apply as a skilled migrant in my own right but would it be better for me to apply as a partner. Although we have never married we have been in a stable relationship for many years.
I would be grateful if there is anyone out there with any experience of this sort of process or ideas.
Thanks
Beccy
Last edited by BEVS; Oct 18th 2011 at 10:20 am.
Oct 15th 2011, 7:52 pm
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Re: using an immigration advisor/ lawyer for medical waiver
Quick answer, sure someone will be along soon to.
1) apply as a partner: just less hassle in my view.
2) I have an underlying medical condition and got through the medical fine, no waiver needed. Neil, on the other hand, who was fit but had high BMI, was another story!!! If he still smoked he would have got through on the first pass to, strange....
3) If it's a position at Massey I assume it's a lectureship or higher. In that case there will have been world wide search, which is helpful. I suggest you get going through the process, and if you need help, approach someone like Lane Neave (Christchurch) who are very skilled at medical waivers. Based on the world wide search and the specialism of the post they should be able to argue that NZ is worse off for not allowing you immigration. This is probably why you should apply as the partner: if you can't get a visa, he won't come (as he is the one with the job offer?) hence the loss to NZ etc.
Good luck
Jan
1) apply as a partner: just less hassle in my view.
2) I have an underlying medical condition and got through the medical fine, no waiver needed. Neil, on the other hand, who was fit but had high BMI, was another story!!! If he still smoked he would have got through on the first pass to, strange....
3) If it's a position at Massey I assume it's a lectureship or higher. In that case there will have been world wide search, which is helpful. I suggest you get going through the process, and if you need help, approach someone like Lane Neave (Christchurch) who are very skilled at medical waivers. Based on the world wide search and the specialism of the post they should be able to argue that NZ is worse off for not allowing you immigration. This is probably why you should apply as the partner: if you can't get a visa, he won't come (as he is the one with the job offer?) hence the loss to NZ etc.
Good luck
Jan
Oct 16th 2011, 2:25 pm
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Re: using an immigration advisor/ lawyer for medical waiver
Hi
I agree with jan n neil, give lane neave Christchurch a ring or drop them an email. We used them (Mark Williams) and to cut a long story short they got us permanent residency. My husband has a hereditary condition that we were turned down on.
If anyone can get you in they can.
Good luck
I agree with jan n neil, give lane neave Christchurch a ring or drop them an email. We used them (Mark Williams) and to cut a long story short they got us permanent residency. My husband has a hereditary condition that we were turned down on.
If anyone can get you in they can.
Good luck
