Latent Tb diagnosed and treated in USA. Will I get PR visa?

[Kt_med]

Hi all,
I came to US to work in Hospital as a researcher. BEFORE I STARTED working in hospital they did a Tb test and I was diagnosed positive with blood test then they did X ray and it was negative. They told you might have had BCG vaccine or early childhood exposure to Tb which is now latent or inactive.

I was referred to public health department and underwent a treatment as well. They gave me a clearance to work in hospital as well.

Now after ITA, during Medical I told the clinic in USA that I was diagnosed for latent Tb and then I was treated after that as well.

I also gave them the clearance letter which I had got from American public health division.

I don't know what should I do about it now.

Will this affect my PR application negatively?

Anyone having similar experience please let me know.

I had no problems working in USA so far in Hospital settings for the past 3 years

 

[lampbreaker]

It will lead to more scrutiny, but may not result in rejection.

 

[Kt_med]

It will lead to more scrutiny, but may not result in rejection.

Will this cause a delay in the application?

 

[zohebshaikh]

Hi all,
I came to US to work in Hospital as a researcher. BEFORE I STARTED working in hospital they did a Tb test and I was diagnosed positive with blood test then they did X ray and it was negative. They told you might have had BCG vaccine or early childhood exposure to Tb which is now latent or inactive.

I was referred to public health department and underwent a treatment as well. They gave me a clearance to work in hospital as well.

Now after ITA, during Medical I told the clinic in USA that I was diagnosed for latent Tb and then I was treated after that as well.

I also gave them the clearance letter which I had got from American public health division.

I don't know what should I do about it now.

Will this affect my PR application negatively?

Anyone having similar experience please let me know.

I had no problems working in USA so far in Hospital settings for the past 3 years

They will check for any traces of TB by doing two x-rays, front and back. You can also do this with a third party to check if there are any traces before you go to the panelled clinic.

However incase any traces are seen in the X-ray by the panelled doctor, you will be asked to do a sputum test to confirm that it is no longer active. Incase it is active you will be referred for treatment and your file will be on hold till you are cleared of the infection. Incase it is not active, you will be cleared without any delays. Good Luck !

 

[yellowhornet]

I think medical problem are judged by the burden it will potential put on the Canadian healthcare system, and TB's burden is minor. If it's latent and under control, it should be fine? Provide as much proof as possible that the condition is not severe but based on what I've seen people haven't been rejected for having TB.

 

[zohebshaikh]

I think medical problem are judged by the burden it will potential put on the Canadian healthcare system, and TB's burden is minor. If it's latent and under control, it should be fine? Provide as much proof as possible that the condition is not severe but based on what I've seen people haven't been rejected for having TB.

TB is not judged on 'burden', but on health risk to their residents.

In case of active TB the application will NOT be rejected, but will be put on hold till subsequent tests indicate healed or latent state.