Rejection of I-485 due to medical exam results

[nandg]

We recently filed I-485. My husband suffers from high blood pressure which was recorded in the medical exam form by the doc. Will this be a cause of rejection by the INS?

[gchopeful99]

I don't think high BP is the criteria. The TB, VDRL and HIV test should be definitely negative otherwise there will be rejection. But not BP because it is treatable and is very common even amongst Americans.

How high was it anyway ?

[rjani]

Here is an excerpt:

The waiver for communicable diseases is available to spouses, minor children and unmarried sons and daughters of citizens and permanent residents. The waiver for vaccinations is available in one of two ways. First, a physician can make the determination that the vaccine is medically contraindicated. The second way is based on religious beliefs or moral convictions that forbid the immigrant from obtaining the vaccination. Waiver of the physical and mental disorder is also available.

If the waiver is required because of tuberculosis, the following requirements must be satisfied. First, the immigrant must agree that upon admission to the US they will immediately see a doctor to whom they will present medical records relating to their diagnosis. The sponsor of the immigrant must present evidence that arrangements have been made for the immigrant’s medical care once in the US.

Waivers are available for people who test positive for the HIV virus and for AIDS. .....

[bugleboy111]

If high BP were a criteria for not granitng GC there would be uproar !!!

[mansingh]

I have been identified with a congenital heart dicease (Tricuspid valve being Bicuspid) and there are no problems because of that so far. I have an active life style and things are fine.

Now, would this be a reason for rejection of GC? Please help me to find an answer.