Immigration And Hiv Status

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European Commission Asks HHS to Stop Requiring Foreign Visitors to Report HIV Status to U.S. Immigration Authorities

The European Commission on Tuesday called on HHS to drop a requirement that visitors inform U.S. authorities whether they have HIV, Agence France-Presse reports (Agence France-Presse, 1/13). A law that made foreigners living with HIV/AIDS... Read more »

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 »

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Immigration Status

I love your site. It's a great resource and you are very patient with a lot of worried people.I'm one of them! I'm curious--as someone who is not an american citizen, could a postive HIV test effect my VISA status? Do you recommend...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,An HIV-antibody test is required for people applying for legal permanent residency (green card status). You may be denied permanent status if you are HIV positive. However, if you're HIV positive and have close family ties living here, an... Read more »

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

that you read the HIV/AIDS and Immigration page here at The Body.Let me also point out that for other countries, laws regarding immigration and HIV status can vary significantly from one country to another. If you are HIV positive, and/or if you... 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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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 »

Adjustment of status and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am HiV+ and I am an Immigrant.Recently, I fell in love with a navy guy who is HIV- and wants to get married.I have not told him about my HIV status yet but I know when I take the Immigration Medical Exam, the test will come back +.I need help on... Read more »

Question about immigrating to USA!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My girlfriend plans to come to the U.S. as my fiance (I am a U.S. citizen). It is been five years now since she was diagnosed with having HIV. With in that time, she traveled many times to US as a visitor without disclosing her status Or never... Read more »

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