Hiv And Immigration

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Changes to France's Immigration Law Increasing Difficulty for HIV-Positive Immigrants to Obtain Residence Visa, Access to Treatment

Recent changes to France's immigration laws have made it harder for HIV-positive immigrants -- mainly from Africa -- to qualify for a visa called a "vital residence permit," which "guarantees access to social services and provides some sense of... Read more »

Number of HIV-Positive Immigrants to Canada Triples in One Year, Immigration Department Says

Canada in 2003 recorded three times as many HIV-positive immigrants as the year before, according to government statistics, Canada's National Post reports. Citizenship and Immigration Canada , the country's immigration department, began requiring... Read more »

Kerry Calls for Doubling of U.S. Funding for Global HIV/AIDS Efforts, Ending Ban on Immigrants With HIV

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (Mass.) on Saturday said that if elected he would double U.S. funding for global HIV/AIDS programs and would seek to lift a U.S. ban on HIV-positive immigrants, Agence France-Presse... Read more »

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HIV immigrants

Hi, I was diagnosed since Feb 2011 here in the Philippines. Is there a possibility I can look for work abroad such as Australia, Canada or US? I see this as a dilemma due to much discrimination against people with HIV. Does the embassy automatically...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV+ status is no longer the impediment to immigration or travel to the US as before. That being said, immigration to US can be a challenge and frustrating for most (with or without HIV+ infection. In US, physicians often will write a letter to... Read more »

Immigration laws in the USA relating to HIV

Dear Sowadsky,If a non US citizen living in USA with visa and work permission takes an HIV test in US and then baad enogh should test positive can the person alos be forced to leave US based on the HIV status? Second if a person needs to extend the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. First of all, in the United States, confidentiality laws regarding HIV, and any other medical information, applies to anyone, regardless of a persons immigration status. Laws at both the federal and state levels... Read more »

HIV & IMMIGRATION FOR SPOUSES OF US CITIZENS

I am HIV+ and have been asked to obtain insurance to cover any treatment and care I may get in the US as long as it is at no cost to the US govt.in order to qualify for a visa waiver.I've had little success so far, any ideas? ...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

I take it that you have already consulted an immigration attorney and they were of no help. Unfortunately, obtaining individual coverage is not a simple or easy situation. Unless you can become covered under a employer's group plan through a... Read more »

Immigration and HIV

This is a fabulous site! Very educative. I have been poz for now 7 yrs, since 1999. I started meds in 2000 and my CD4 counts are incredible! Over 700 and at undetectable levels. I thank God for that. I am an East African living currently in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thanks for your kind comments about this site and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!Regarding your specific question, I cannot give you a precise answer, as the immigration laws are fairly complex, and I would not want to provide you... Read more »

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hiv - immigration

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I need info/help from anyone that has been through the process of applying for a green card with HIV issues, particularly those with H-1B status trying for permanent residency. Thank you. NYC

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immigration and H.I.V

Posted by evenaive, 3 Replies

I dont know if anyone would have a clue about this - but I am getting tested this week - the thing is my fiance lives in America and I live in the UK - he is aware of my position at the moment and is very supportive - but we had planned to marry... Read more »

HIV and immigration OUT of USA

Posted by Dizengoff, 4 Replies

I am HIV+. My life is now over before it even began. All I want is someone to share my life with. I have tried, and cannot get a boyfriend... I have a responsibility to tell them I am positive, and that always scares them off... so I figure I should... Read more »

Looking for a New York immigrant living with HIV

Posted by LTnewyork

I am a reporter working on an article on immigrants living with HIV/AIDS. Please contact me at larrytung@hotmail.com if you are willing to share your experience. Your identity will not be revealed if you requested so. Thanks! Read more »

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