Medical Issues
INZ (Immigration New Zealand) may decide to drop your visa application if you have any medical issues. Getting a health waiver to take care of the situation can help you succeed. Contact Auckland based Immigration Experts NZ for expert guidance.
INZ considers your health as a critical aspect of your New Zealand visa application. If you have any medical issues, you will need to take specific steps to convince the INZ that you will not burden the country’s resources if you are granted entry to the country, either on a temporary or permanent visa.
The ASH (Acceptable Standard of Health) conditions used for deciding visa applications do not apply to the cases when you are travelling to New Zealand to seek health related consultation or undergo a medical procedure.
Does your medical qualification qualify for a health waiver?
Does your medical qualification qualify for a health waiver?
A health waiver is something that the INZ issues once they are convinced that your visa application can be processed in spite of your medical issues. However, not all medical conditions qualify for health waivers.
INZ uses a “relatively high probability” metric to decide if you can be awarded a health waiver if you are applying for a temporary visa. This yardstick measures the likelihood of you requiring any of the following when you are in New Zealand:
- Expensive medications
- Costly disability services
- Hospital admission
- Residential facility care
If you are applying for a resident visa, INZ evaluates these factors to determine your qualification for a health waiver:
- What does New Zealand stand to gain from the potential contributions you can make?
- How long do you plan to live in the country?
- Do you have any immediate family members living permanently in New Zealand – their length of residence and circumstances will be examined
- What is the impact of your stay to the cost of the country’s public healthcare support systems?
Besides this, your personal situation may warrant special handling to get INZ to approve your health waiver. We have the needed expertise and experience to help you succeed in your visa process. Request a call back for an absolutely free consultation and let our licensed immigration advisers help you.
How should you respond to the Potentially Prejudicial Information letter for your medical issues?
How should you respond to the Potentially Prejudicial Information letter for your medical issues?
INZ has sent you a Potentially Prejudicial Information (PPI) letter indicating your medical issues since the adjudicating officer believes that you do not meet the ASH requirements needed for your visa.
You may even find a mention of “relatively high probability” in the letter – the term means that there is more than a 50% chance of you putting extra burden on New Zealand’s public health systems.
For your visa application to move further, you must convince the INZ official handling your case that you qualify for a health waiver. Our licensed immigration experts know how to respond to the PPI letter correctly and what health reports and evidence would be needed. Request a call back to reserve your time for a 100% free advisory session with our immigration consultants.
You are not satisfied with INZ's handling of your medical issues. How do you get a second opinion?
You are not satisfied with INZ's handling of your medical issues. How do you get a second opinion?
In case you have received a rejection for your original health waiver application or you are not satisfied with INZ’s evaluation of your medical issues, you can go for a second opinion to justify your eligibility.
INZ will appoint a referee, another medical assessor from New Zealand if the original assessment made by an INZ medical assessor is disputed by a medical practitioner.
Health assessments handed down by ministry of education can also be eligible for a second opinion. Your visa application may be severely impacted by the ministry’s evaluation of your entitlement to ORRS (Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes) perks. This depends on your health condition related to your physical ailments, mental health, and behavioural problems.
Irrespective of the conditions and merits of the case, the second assessor’s recommendations are considered conclusive and cannot be challenged.
Tasting success with a second opinion is like coming back from the dead. However, it is an uphill task, not to be entrusted to someone who is not competent enough to handle the intricacies of the second opinion process. We have one of the best success rates in the industry when it comes to second opinions for medical issues. Request a call back to book a 100% free consultation slot to get our immigration experts’ guidance.
How do you go about the business of getting a health waiver?
How do you go about the business of getting a health waiver?
The reason we say business is because the cost is as important as the quality and speed of service. We study your case carefully to determine if your medical condition can be easily handled by a health waiver or if a second opinion is a better option.
Irrespective of the path you decide to choose for handling your medical issues, we make sure you get our excellent services at the lowest price possible. Request a call back to take advantage of our 100% free advisory session where you can discuss your case and explore your options.
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