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SusieQQQ said:
If it's all so medically complex I highly doubt anyone other than a doctor can give you sound or reliable advice.
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Maybe I should clarify. I know you guys can't give specific advice (and wouldn't expect you to know my medical circumstances :)!) but am curious if anyone here has had a similar experience. Or if not, since people are saying some vaccinations weren't needed (due to age etc), which ones they were? That way I can go to my GP before the panel physician and get advice from them so I go in prepared to make whatever decision I have to make.

My understanding is that a panel physician CAN sign off if it's not medically appropriate, but they likely won't be able to get that full, highly complex picture of my health to see that. I could take recommendations from my GPs, I guess. Even if they do sign off on it, is that likely to get me denied? I guess that's what I'm trying to say.
 
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socialcasualty said:
Maybe I should clarify. I know you guys can't give specific advice (and wouldn't expect you to know my medical circumstances :)!) but am curious if anyone here has had a similar experience. Or if not, since people are saying some vaccinations weren't needed (due to age etc), which ones they were? That way I can go to my GP before the panel physician and get advice from them so I go in prepared to make whatever decision I have to make.

My understanding is that a panel physician CAN sign off if it's not medically appropriate, but they likely won't be able to get that full, highly complex picture of my health to see that. I could take recommendations from my GPs, I guess. Even if they do sign off on it, is that likely to get me denied? I guess that's what I'm trying to say.
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If a vaccination is medically contra-indicated it is not a basis for denial. However, your situation doesn't sound as cut and dried as that. Whatever the specifics, if the panel doctor waives it you're ok.
 
Hey everyone, still have not submitted my ds 260 form for my spouse and I , as I would like you to assist me on the children part, as my husband have two children of his own with two different mothers, in which I am only aware of the month and year of birth but not the date, so please assist me on what to do, as I do not know where their whereabouts are? What should I do?
 
leekehi said:
Hey everyone, still have not submitted my ds 260 form for my spouse and I , as I would like you to assist me on the children part, as my husband have two children of his own with two different mothers, in which I am only aware of the month and year of birth but not the date, so please assist me on what to do, as I do not know where their whereabouts are? What should I do?
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So for these children that you don't know there details or whereabouts. What did you do about their birthdates and photos in the original entry?
 
Britsimon said:
So for these children that you don't know there details or whereabouts. What did you do about their birthdates and photos in the original entry?
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I did not put down their names on the original entry, the children that I entered in the original entry are our five kids only, that we are planning to take along with us ..and I don't remember what I inputted my original form, all I know is that I submitted only photos , and dob for my spouse and I and our five children. Now I don't feel good at all... please help...
 
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leekehi said:
I did not put down their names on the original entry, the children that I entered in the original entry are our five kids only, that we are planning to take along with us ..and I don't remember what I inputted my original form, all I know is that I submitted only photos , and dob for my spouse and I and our five children. Now I don't feel good at all... please help...
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You need to be sure. Leaving the children off the original entry means disqualification. So, in that case I would advise you not to proceed with the case.
 
Britsimon said:
You need to be sure. Leaving the children off the original entry means disqualification. So, in that case I would advise you not to proceed with the case.
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Is there any way to have access or get a hold of the original form? I don't have a copy of it and worst , just don't remember what was inputted ..Oh no..
 
leekehi said:
I did not put down their names on the original entry, the children that I entered in the original entry are our five kids only, that we are planning to take along with us ..and I don't remember what I inputted my original form, all I know is that I submitted only photos , and dob for my spouse and I and our five children. Now I don't feel good at all... please help...
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But I asked you about this not too long ago, and you categorically stated you listed all the 9 children!

http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-oc-selectees.331292/page-26#post-2442940
 
leekehi said:
Is there any way to have access or get a hold of the original form? I don't have a copy of it and worst , just don't remember what was inputted ..Oh no..
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Well, there's no way to access the eDV form. But I think it's a no brainer remembering if you listed 9 kids or 5 kids on the eDV considering you would have needed to have added all of their pictures.
 
Sm1smom said:
Well, there's no way to access the eDV form. But I think it's a no brainer remembering if you listed 9 kids or 5 kids on the eDV considering you would have needed to have added all of their pi
Sm1smom said:
Well, there's no way to access the eDV form. But I think it's a no brainer remembering if you listed 9 kids or 5 kids on the eDV considering you would have needed to have added all of their pictures.
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I think i will do as Brit says... as I don't remember how many kids I listed in my original form....hooiii
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Britsimon said:
You are massively overthinking this. Assuming you weren't high at the interview, and tests don't show habitual use, it really should not be a problem. THe only real concern is when the physician will decide you are a habitual drug user - and then raise questions about your risk for becoming a public charge. That's it. Relax.

As for anecdotal evidence - yes - but it is case by case and depending on the physician.
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I have been pondering a similar question... I am a fairly 'regular' smoker - if I was drug tested specifically during any blood tests, marijuana would show up. I am also very successful in my career (advertising) which is in direct contrast to the idea of being a risk for becoming a public charge

Unlike BenCreswick, I have been thinking of just flat out lying to the physician and/or diminishing the amount I actually smoke, simply to avoid any further questions. Any recommendations for/against this?
 
sarah hannah said:
I have been pondering a similar question... I am a fairly 'regular' smoker - if I was drug tested specifically during any blood tests, marijuana would show up. I am also very successful in my career (advertising) which is in direct contrast to the idea of being a risk for becoming a public charge

Unlike BenCreswick, I have been thinking of just flat out lying to the physician and/or diminishing the amount I actually smoke, simply to avoid any further questions. Any recommendations for/against this?
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Don't lie.
 
SusieQQQ said:
If a vaccination is medically contra-indicated it is not a basis for denial. However, your situation doesn't sound as cut and dried as that. Whatever the specifics, if the panel doctor waives it you're ok.
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Thanks Susie! Good to know that at least. Might be worth booking to see the panel physician prior to my actual medical to discuss in case they need me to supply more documentation!
 
sarah hannah said:
I have been pondering a similar question... I am a fairly 'regular' smoker - if I was drug tested specifically during any blood tests, marijuana would show up. I am also very successful in my career (advertising) which is in direct contrast to the idea of being a risk for becoming a public charge

Unlike BenCreswick, I have been thinking of just flat out lying to the physician and/or diminishing the amount I actually smoke, simply to avoid any further questions. Any recommendations for/against this?
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Yeah, I'm with Britsimon here. If your interview is after October, I'll let you know how much influence my answers had on the interview.
Important note, they take blood, not urine in Melbourne. The blood test won't show it unless they're searching for it, but it's an extremely inefficient method of testing for THC. If they were interested in it, they would take a urine sample. The blood test has the note "Syphillis Serology (VDRL) (TPHA) by it.

If you did lie, and you got into the U.S, loved it, tried for citizenship in 2038 and they somehow found out, then you'd be deported and banned :(
Also, the question asks if you have ever, not currently.

I have a successful career in financial services, so lets keep bucking that lazy stoner trope haha.

I'm going with the advice of Simon and relaxing.
 
BenCreswick said:
Yeah, I'm with Britsimon here. If your interview is after October, I'll let you know how much influence my answers had on the interview.
Important note, they take blood, not urine in Melbourne. The blood test won't show it unless they're searching for it, but it's an extremely inefficient method of testing for THC. If they were interested in it, they would take a urine sample. The blood test has the note "Syphillis Serology (VDRL) (TPHA) by it.

If you did lie, and you got into the U.S, loved it, tried for citizenship in 2038 and they somehow found out, then you'd be deported and banned :(
Also, the question asks if you have ever, not currently.

I have a successful career in financial services, so lets keep bucking that lazy stoner trope haha.

I'm going with the advice of Simon and relaxing.
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Sure, relax. Have a joint. ;-)
 
Did my medical in Brisbane today, took a few hours. A few have been talking about vaccination stuff:
I'm in my mid 30's and had no vaccination records, so they gave me a MMR & Tetanus shot. They also asked me if I had contracted chicken pox (yes) and had a flu shot (yes). The rest of the shots I was exempt by being too young or too old. I had the same note on my blood test as Ben, and a chest xray.

The only thing I have left to do is the consulate appointment on the 11th of October. Bring it on.
 
Pog said:
Did my medical in Brisbane today, took a few hours. A few have been talking about vaccination stuff:
I'm in my mid 30's and had no vaccination records, so they gave me a MMR & Tetanus shot. They also asked me if I had contracted chicken pox (yes) and had a flu shot (yes). The rest of the shots I was exempt by being too young or too old. I had the same note on my blood test as Ben, and a chest xray.

The only thing I have left to do is the consulate appointment on the 11th of October. Bring it on.
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See you there :)
 
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Pog said:
Did my medical in Brisbane today, took a few hours. A few have been talking about vaccination stuff:
I'm in my mid 30's and had no vaccination records, so they gave me a MMR & Tetanus shot. They also asked me if I had contracted chicken pox (yes) and had a flu shot (yes). The rest of the shots I was exempt by being too young or too old. I had the same note on my blood test as Ben, and a chest xray.

The only thing I have left to do is the consulate appointment on the 11th of October. Bring it on.
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Extremely helpful Pog! Thank you!
 
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