I have been lurking for a while, and this is my first post. I'm a physician, hoping to start a position in New Zealand. I'm going in for my medical examination soon. I'm in good health overall, apart from a BMI of 36. I've read almost all the posts, going back years, about elevated BMI's.

My options are to apply for a work-to-residence visa (accredited employer), for which I understand the medical requirements are more strict, or an Essential Skills visa. Once my health examination is completed, I'm expecting my case will be deferred to a Medical Assessor. I'm wondering whether anyone may have insight into what further tests the MA might ask for?

Would it be better for me to apply for an Essential Skills visa? What about the possibility of a Medical Waiver?

Any feedback would be immensely helpful! Thank you in advance.