spm1980

I would like to move to America having visited many parts of it and falling in love with the place but I was born with a Hole in the Heart for which I had an operation when I was a baby and then another when I was 9. I am now 24 years old and I live a normal life but I would like to know if I would have problems applying for America. Would this been treated as a risk and rejected?

I know that America are very tight on Medical Insurance etc. Anyone who could offer any advice I would be most greatful.

Cheers

scrubbedexpat099

Well not something they test for at the medical, I think they are just looking for something contageous.

Well Medical Insurance is an issue for everyone, most get it through their jobs or education. Something you would need to check with them.

I take it that you have been able to obtain travel insurance in the past?.

Jonathan McNeil Wong

Boiler wrote:
    >>I would like to move to America having visited many parts of it and
    >>falling in love with the place but I was born with a Hole in the Heart
    >>for which I had an operation when I was a baby and then another when I
    >>was 9. I am now 24 years old and I live a normal life but I would like
    >>to know if I would have problems applying for America. Would this been
    >>treated as a risk and rejected?
    >>I know that America are very tight on Medical Insurance etc. Anyone
    >>who could offer any advice I would be most greatful.
    >>Cheers
    >
    >
    > Well not something they test for at the medical, I think they are just
    > looking for something contageous.
    >
    > Well Medical Insurance is an issue for everyone, most get it through
    > their jobs or education. Something you would need to check with them.
    >
    > I take it that you have been able to obtain travel insurance in
    > the past?.
    >

The insurance issue is not really an immigration issue; I can't speak to it.

The medical condition is not a Class A condition, therefore does not
automatically disqualify.

In some cases, a medical condition that inhibits employability can have
public charge consequences. However, you say you can live a normal
life, which I assume means you can work. So if you can find a legal
basis on which to immigrate, you will probably be ok.

Information on the medical exam requirements and procedures here:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/health.htm

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crg

You have to disclose all surgeries on the medical forms. It could be considered a class B medical if their condition could negatively impact their ability to earn a living and support themselves. Having 6 fingers on one hand, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes etc can be a class B medical condition. AIDS etc would be an inadmissibility.

Bob

How are you planning on moving to the states? If you can't get a visa, worrying about medical insurance is a mute point.
Goodluck though, and welcome to the site