benj1980 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Rob Frain said: We got the police checks done in February but left the medicals. We’ll just wait until we get the HAP numbers. I’ve been on a massive diet and been doing 5k a day since the invite! Anyone know exactly what they test for? I also have a 6 and a 2 year old so hopefully it’s not too bad for them? Yes it's a simple medical, it's more of a screening. To finish off the medical I had to go and see a doctor. I walked into my medical trying to hide a limp. My son and I were both wearing rugby tops and I needed an operation on my knee after playing rugby a few weeks before. The Doctor just so happened to be a big rugby fan and we spoke about the 2003 World Cup as he reminisced over his crazy 72 hours flying to Sydney, watching the game and being back in work on the Tuedsay! He then asked any other medical issues I should know about concerning you two and whether my 7 year old was playing yet?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyMonday Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Rob Frain said: We got the police checks done in February but left the medicals. We’ll just wait until we get the HAP numbers. I’ve been on a massive diet and been doing 5k a day since the invite! Anyone know exactly what they test for? I also have a 6 and a 2 year old so hopefully it’s not too bad for them? You're lucky you already got the police checks. I've just applied for mine straight away but it's going to take around 3 weeks instead of two since apparently their systems have been hacked. Did you get your documents certified or did you just upload scans of the originals? I'm a bit nervous about the medical since I have a history (a few years 13 years ago) of being on medications for depression so not sure how that effects it. I'd hate to pay for the visa and the medical only to then fail. I'll need the full wack of checks as well since I'm in healthcare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAtkin Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 @Rob Frain in regards to the photos. I also have a 4 and 2 year old. Immigration agent told me to get an app, which I did called ‘photo aid’ took a few attempts, screen shotted the result (didn’t pay) and cropped it. sent it to my email and uploaded that way. When you use their software to reposition it, we had to zoom in quite a lot for our 2 year old, his head is practically the whole oval space. it eventually worked! good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ZAtkin said: @Rob Frain in regards to the photos. I also have a 4 and 2 year old. Immigration agent told me to get an app, which I did called ‘photo aid’ took a few attempts, screen shotted the result (didn’t pay) and cropped it. sent it to my email and uploaded that way. When you use their software to reposition it, we had to zoom in quite a lot for our 2 year old, his head is practically the whole oval space. it eventually worked! good luck. We finally managed to do it this evening. This was the last document. We've just paid the £4500 for the 189 and instantly got back requests for medicals. This is the one im worried about due to my weight. I was 19st 9 at my largest, though I've got down to 17st 5 in the last few weeks. Should I book the medicals ASAP or leave it for a bit longer to lose a bit more weight? Im 5ft 11.... Though i consider myself to bit fit. I've been running 5k a day for the last few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 8 hours ago, RubyMonday said: You're lucky you already got the police checks. I've just applied for mine straight away but it's going to take around 3 weeks instead of two since apparently their systems have been hacked. Did you get your documents certified or did you just upload scans of the originals? I'm a bit nervous about the medical since I have a history (a few years 13 years ago) of being on medications for depression so not sure how that effects it. I'd hate to pay for the visa and the medical only to then fail. I'll need the full wack of checks as well since I'm in healthcare. Ive just scanned the originals. Hopefully they'll be okay as they all have numbers on them so they can check surely? I hope so. Im so nervous about my weight - that's my main concern. Well the other one is something that appears that i don't know about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob Frain said: We finally managed to do it this evening. This was the last document. We've just paid the £4500 for the 189 and instantly got back requests for medicals. This is the one im worried about due to my weight. I was 19st 9 at my largest, though I've got down to 17st 5 in the last few weeks. Should I book the medicals ASAP or leave it for a bit longer to lose a bit more weight? Im 5ft 11.... Though i consider myself to bit fit. I've been running 5k a day for the last few days! Hi mate Im no Dr but I’m sure that if your weight isn’t causing any issues at present then it shouldn’t be an issue. If your worried and you think you could lose another 1/2 stone over the next few weeks then maybe that’s worth doing for peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 The weight won't be an issue unless its causing another issue, and if it is that won't clear up in a few weeks so stop worrying and get on with the medical 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 6 hours ago, Rob Frain said: We finally managed to do it this evening. This was the last document. We've just paid the £4500 for the 189 and instantly got back requests for medicals. This is the one im worried about due to my weight. I was 19st 9 at my largest, though I've got down to 17st 5 in the last few weeks. Should I book the medicals ASAP or leave it for a bit longer to lose a bit more weight? Im 5ft 11.... Though i consider myself to bit fit. I've been running 5k a day for the last few days! You won't get a medical next week, it'll give yourself a few weeks to burn off a bit more (and an incentive!) As others have said it isn't a major concern unless there are related issues. If theyre suggesting get medicals done, maybe it'll be a quick process?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, benj1980 said: You won't get a medical next week, it'll give yourself a few weeks to burn off a bit more (and an incentive!) As others have said it isn't a major concern unless there are related issues. If theyre suggesting get medicals done, maybe it'll be a quick process?! Historically the request for medicals (it not pre-supplied) seemed to be around 8 weeks before a grant came through. That was pre-covid though and the world is different now so it might not mean anything at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ausvisitor said: Historically the request for medicals (it not pre-supplied) seemed to be around 8 weeks before a grant came through. That was pre-covid though and the world is different now so it might not mean anything at all The medical request came through 5 seconds after we paid. They gave us our HAP numbers. Oh well we’ll book in a bit. Off for a run now… again(!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstWorldProblems Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Yes mine (309 visa so could be different) was instant and clearly automated. I sat in it for a while as I wasn’t in a hurry. 24 days later they sent me a chaser message saying I had 28 days to provide the information requested. It stated that if I didn’t they could decide the application based on the info they had, so I cracked on with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 21 hours ago, Rob Frain said: The medical request came through 5 seconds after we paid. They gave us our HAP numbers. Oh well we’ll book in a bit. Off for a run now… again(!) Fair play Rob, you're committed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Well, one stone lost in 8 days so the diet is going well. I want to at least book the medicals but as a teacher, I'm finding this a bit of a nightmare as they don't do weekends and I'm pretty much working from 8 am - 6 pm every day until the Summer holidays starting on 21st July. Is there a deadline to provide medicals as I don't have a medical request letter - it's just a button on my immi account. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Rob Frain said: Is there a deadline to provide medicals as I don't have a medical request letter - it's just a button on my immi account. I would assume there is. I've heard of several people have been caught out, like @FirstWorldProblems, thinking they had plenty of time -- and then getting a reminder letter saying their time had almost run out. After all that effort, you don't want to risk them putting your file aside because the medicals haven't been done. Once it's put aside you can end up at the bottom of the pile again. Or worse, they could reject you because you failed to provide the medicals, and then you've wasted all that money! I know you're a conscientious worker but in this case, I'd be taking a sick day to get the medicals done. There's far too much at stake. Edited June 2, 2023 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstWorldProblems Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Yes, back in February this year when I submitted by 309 application I received an automated and instant instruction to get my medical done. Because there are so few accredited centres and being a tight-arse, I wanted to wait until I was in London for work to get it done so I didn't have to pay the train fare out of my own pocket 24 days later they sent me a chaser message saying I had 28 days to provide the information requested. It stated that if I didn’t they could decide the application based on the info they had, so I cracked on with it bloody quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, FirstWorldProblems said: Yes, back in February this year when I submitted by 309 application I received an automated and instant instruction to get my medical done. Because there are so few accredited centres and being a tight-arse, I wanted to wait until I was in London for work to get it done so I didn't have to pay the train fare out of my own pocket 24 days later they sent me a chaser message saying I had 28 days to provide the information requested. It stated that if I didn’t they could decide the application based on the info they had, so I cracked on with it bloody quickly. Yikes - I haven't even got a letter saying to get one. I just spotted it on the uploads section. I've emailed all 6 centres in the UK and so far all only work weekdays and the earliest I can book is the 21st June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstWorldProblems Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 21st will be fine - the 28 days I was given started from receipt of the chaser letter, and you haven't had one of those yet so you've time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirlies Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 We were told two weeks ago to book our medicals. Most places didn't have appointments for a few weeks but I managed to get one in London within 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Will I be safe if I book 24th July? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rob Frain said: Will I be safe if I book 24th July? I’d Just get them booked sooner rather than later, and stop worrying about your weight you’ll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, Lavers said: I’d Just get them booked sooner rather than later, and stop worrying about your weight you’ll be fine. It’s not that now it’s work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raplin45 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob Frain said: Will I be safe if I book 24th July? As far as I'm aware, from my experience last year, you have to have the medical booked in within the 28 days, not actually have the medical. I don't think anyone on a forum (unless they're a migration agent of course who knows the timeline!) can factually tell you what date is safe and what isn't though, so possibly best to seek professional guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 9 hours ago, Rob Frain said: It’s not that now it’s work!! I know you're a teacher so it's more difficult, but what's more important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Marisawright said: I know you're a teacher so it's more difficult, but what's more important? You have a medical appointment. It's not a lie, you need the day off... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Medicals were all done today in Manchester. Nice and easy - the Doctor was great with our two kids. In and out in about 2 hours. Everything seemed to be okay and he said there were no issues. The bloods apparently take 48 hours to check - I'm sure all they test for is HIV( can anyone confirm?) We then went for a celebratory Brewdog just down the road!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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