> Hi folks,
> we are about to take the first faltering steps down the emigration
> path, the more we read the more questions we seem to have. SCARY
> We don't anticipate any real problems but I am slightly concerned
> about the medical however. I am 42 and big boned (okay a fat b*****d)
> and am worried that the combination of the two may have an adverse
> effect on our application. Although I am not very fit, I am healthy
> and don't suffer from any major illness. I am dieting at present and
> hope to reduce my weight significantly before taking the medical
> examination.
> I was wondering whether it would be possible to get the medicals done
> before we totally commit ourselves i.e selling the house. If this is
> possible how long are the medicals valid for?
>
> Appreciate your comments, Loz.
Welcome to the site Loz. You'll find a lot of help on here for any
questions you have. What stage of the process are you at? Have you
put in the visa application already? The reason I ask is (not to be
nosey!!) that if you haven't had your skills assessed this could take a
couple of months then you have to apply for the visa which again can
take up to 9 months. When you get your medicals they are only valid for
12 months and sometimes I have heard they are only valid for 6 months.
Obviously this doesn't leave much time to then validate your visa as you
have to do this from date of medicals or pccs which ever was done first.
Hope I have explained this ok but if not somebody else will.
Lynne
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