i am still waiting for my INS reply for immigration, but the thing here is that i have a tattoo on my hand (a letter only) and had this since i was 12. and other one on my hip bone last 2003. will this be an issue when it comes to medical check-up for US immigration interview?
2007-09-17 15:25:36 · 9 answers · asked by Veracious 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It shouldn't be. but if you are worried about it, find some spray paint that matches you skin EXACTLY and cover it up. Test the method very well before doing this to make sure that if doesn't rub off and that it looks natural.
I doubt that doctors care about tattoos, they are much more concerned about contagious diseases and will focus on blood work and the TB test. (that's the whole reason we require the check up in the first place)
2007-09-17 15:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Drixnot 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Millions of Americans have tattoos, as do millions of other people around the world. The medical check-up is just to make sure you aren't harbouring some kind of infectious disease or hidden illness. Don't worry about it. :-)
2007-09-17 22:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your tattoos will be an issue when you get a physical. You will likely go to the head of the line. Lots of people really like tattoos in the U.S.
2007-09-17 22:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by Robert J 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your tattoo was professionally done with aseptic techniques, it should not be a factor at all. However, poorly done tattoos without stringent diligence, hepatitis C is spread via tattoo needles. Hepatitic C is a concern of health care officials. They will probably test you for it.
2007-09-17 23:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by NoAmnesty4U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tattoo itself shouldn't be a problem. But,they might test you for hepatitis since that can be transferred when a tattoo is done in less than clean conditions.
2007-09-17 23:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so.
Different states have laws w/r/t tattoos but that's the application of them. Mass. for instance prohibits applying tattoos beyond the wrists.
Doesn't mean that people who already have them can't live in Mass.
2007-09-17 22:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the tattoo is recognized as a symbol of a gang affiliation you should have no problem.
2007-09-17 22:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no. The medical check up is to test for diseases and TB.
2007-09-17 23:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Mendi8a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure will, you gang-banger.
2007-09-17 23:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋