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Regarding Mental Health Conditions

magnificat

Newbie
Feb 17, 2018
7
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Hello friends,

I hope this thread finds you well. I am writing this because of my concern to medical exam for immigration. Right now, I am finishing my two degrees in liberal arts in a Canadian university, and one of the degrees is in English. I expect to finish my degree in 2 years and apply for work permit after my graduation. So far, my grades have been good.

The main concern that I have for the medical exam is my history of psychiatric disorders. Although I have never posed a threat to anyone with my health and completely controlled my conditions with medication (which all of them is by my own expense), I am worried that I will not be able to immigrate to Canada. I have stayed in a psychiatric ward before, but this is a long time ago. My time of applications will be far ahead since I read that I should apply after I am sponsored by an employer for couple years, but I thought I would plan ahead and have knowledge of all the information I need to immigrate. My mental health almost has no trace of any psychiatric disorder and it hasn't affected my studies at all.

For the medical exam- should I answer 'yes' for depression and anxiety? And if so, what should I do next? Is there is something I should watch out for? I know that they'll might to a mental health exam- but I don't know what do expect.

Thank you for all of your answers- and I wish all of you luck and success. Take care!
 

homealone

Newbie
Apr 28, 2020
2
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magnificat, hope you get your visa finally.

My girl is applying for a study permit for Canada. She has depression and is under medication. Besides medication, she is good and with excellent academic result. Just worry if her mental health challenge will affect her VISA application.

Any experience sharing will be great.