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    Exclamation What do you think? MA refferal. HELP

    So my husband and son got the ASH (acceptable standard of health) and should receive their visas by next week.
    Me, well, INZ want a Psychiatrist's report, here is what it states:

    Carlos – Additional information has been requested by the health team as follows:
    recent report from a Psychiatrist is required. Please forward a report addressing history (including details of previous hospitalisations), diagnosis, current management, required health care and community services, and prognosis. Please include information about the any restrictions on the applicant's ability to live independently or work, and any risk to self and/or public safety. Please also provide information on any substance abuse/dependence.
    I have never seen a Psychiatrist or even a Psychologist, is this a normal request?

    I am taking epilitic meds since I had one seizure in October 2011 from withdrawals when I stopped drinking (recovering alcoholic here, just passed my four year mark).
    No other medical information was needed.
    Now I am stressed, will I be away from my family permantly, my OH starts work on the 18th January 2016 at Sovereign and his contract is very specific.
    My trip has been extended by at least 6 weeks.

    What do you all think?
    Should I abandon the whole process, it has been an arduous four months for us.

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    Don't give up. For some reason your previous "issues" seem to have triggered he need for a psychiatrist report. If I were you, I would make an appointment, go and see a psychiatrist and demonstrate that you are absolutely fine. It takes a well-balanced, self-disciplined person to achieve what you over the last 4 years! Lots of people get their medical referred and are asked for a specialist report. The majority then get declared ASH. Good luck!

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    Thanks, after being on the phone for almost two hours I eventually have an appointment to see a Doctor.

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    Would INZ ask for all the requirements in one go, or must I be expecting other surprises, like more blood tests? This is the only request I have received.

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    I would think that they would have asked for anything else they wanted all at the same time.

    Sorry to hear what has happened. Go for it, like Karen says. The very best of luck.

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    Thank you ladies. I really appreciate the responses and the forum has helped and prepared me so much for what we have gone through, but it's been worth all the time, energy and money we have spent to start a new life for our family, even though Grant and I are no longer spring chickens, our eight year old son will benefit immensely from a life in New Zealand.

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    Default Visas approved

    We received the best news of the year. Our medicals have been cleared and we have been granted our work visas.

    We have booked our flights for the 28th January 2016. Grant starts his new Job on the 1st February.
    Everything has fallen into place at the right time.
    We are very blessed and happy!

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    Congratulations...

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    I am SO pleased for you. Happy New Year, and all the best for the busy and exciting time just ahead.

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    Thank you!! Yes, really exciting.

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