Hi;
Wasnt expecting this one at all-it was supposed to be just a formality but the medical test came back with mildly elevated SERUM ALT at 77 (Ive been told the max limit for entry is 35, and normal can be upto 45). All other bloods and liver function normal. No idea about why the elevation exists: Im 37, fit and healthy, not overweight, exercise every day, dont drink heavily or abuse drugs, (although I did drink a bit as a student, but who didnt?!). No idea whats gone wrong...I even took it easy in the week leading up to the test and didnt go to the gym like i normally do. it now looks like the job offer ive got in the skilled shortage list will lapse as it was conditional on me being in post by mid feb at the latest.
I'll obviously arrange for retests in a few weeks, but my question is this: if I go in on a temporary work visa (valid for over 12 months), I have to submit the full medical and x ray certificate. But would a problem like this prevent the granting of a temporary work visa, even if it were over 12 months in length? would i still be referred to a medical assessor with all the delays entailed? Im thinking if I can get in post and start work, it would give me enough time to explore what the hell was going on (perhaps privately in NZ) and hopefully remedy it before applying for PR. Any advice greatfully received. This is so unexpected and stressful....
Thanks