HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

[ZEDDZ]

Hi guys, any idea about how can we bring more than three months of medication to Canada ? ( because I have in my possession six months of Atripla, and I would like to take all my stock with me )
thank you

 

[imagine]

Hi guys, any idea about how can we bring more than three months of medication to Canada ? ( because I have in my possession six months of Atripla, and I would like to take all my stock with me )
thank you

I'm taking 6 months of medication with me in two separate bags. Take the prescription and letter from your doctor that these are life saving drugs and the prescription should say that medication is for 6 months. Worse case scenario, they may ask you to discard the medicines But there is very less chances of that happening. That's what my doctor said.
Most of the cases they won't ask you to open bags. I don't have the experience but this is the response I've got from multiple people

 

[IshanG]

I think s/he is asking for immigration consultants and not medical practitioners.
My experience with immigration consultants pertaining to HIV cases- They don't add much value. It all depends on the medical practitioner to whom you are going for immigration specific medical tests. If they understand the technicalities and are helpful enough, the process goes well. My MP was very understanding and helpful. Considering my numbers were stable, he said he would give a positive report but in the end, all depends on the Immigration authorities. He is based out of Delhi, if that helps.

Which MP you have gone too . I recently done my eMedical for Work Permit at Max Lajpath Nagar and they were so unclear with which form to fill etc. And I am afraid i will get furtherance.

 

[imagine]

Which MP you have gone too . I recently done my eMedical for Work Permit at Max Lajpath Nagar and they were so unclear with which form to fill etc. And I am afraid i will get furtherance.

I went to Sadhu Vaswani Mission Medical Centre and the for there was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the whole situation.

 

[elton12345]

Hi guys,

My CRS score is more than 470 and I really wish to apply under EE.

However, I got HIV and syphilis co-infection from a bad person (sad but true) 5 years ago. My syphilis has been treated well back then. Till now, I have been maintaining a very healthy and positive life with CD4 always more than 750 and VL undetectable. I am taking Efavirenz/Lamivudine/Tenofovir (600 mg/300mg/300mg) once pill per day with monthly cost of around 35USD. I also asked for a HIV doctor expert and he agreed to facilitate my application if needed.

I am planning to apply to EE early next year and really wish to ask for your advise if I still have a chance to pass medical exam. And with your experience, what should I do/prepare in advance (together with my doctor) cause I now you guys may know what IRCC will challenge or ask for more.

Thank you all in advance.

 

[canuck78]

Hi guys, any idea about how can we bring more than three months of medication to Canada ? ( because I have in my possession six months of Atripla, and I would like to take all my stock with me )
thank you

It is very clear that you are only allowed to bring 3 months of medication with you.

 

[canuck78]

I'm taking 6 months of medication with me in two separate bags. Take the prescription and letter from your doctor that these are life saving drugs and the prescription should say that medication is for 6 months. Worse case scenario, they may ask you to discard the medicines But there is very less chances of that happening. That's what my doctor said.
Most of the cases they won't ask you to open bags. I don't have the experience but this is the response I've got from multiple people

Most medication are lifesaving drugs and your doctor is not aware of the Canadian custom rules. CBSA doesn’t like people trying to break the rules. If you bring a 90 day supply plus 2 weeks to make sure you can get your new prescription organized you may get away with it but if you have another 3 month supply it is pretty obvious you are trying to get away with importing double the medication. Isn’t worth the risk of having a note in your file and possibly having to go through bag inspections from now on.

 

[expressin19]

Hi guys, any idea about how can we bring more than three months of medication to Canada ? ( because I have in my possession six months of Atripla, and I would like to take all my stock with me )
thank you

Hi Zeddz,

Curious to know if you have received your PPR? How long did it take since AOR?

 

[imagine]

Hi guys,

My CRS score is more than 470 and I really wish to apply under EE.

However, I got HIV and syphilis co-infection from a bad person (sad but true) 5 years ago. My syphilis has been treated well back then. Till now, I have been maintaining a very healthy and positive life with CD4 always more than 750 and VL undetectable. I am taking Efavirenz/Lamivudine/Tenofovir (600 mg/300mg/300mg) once pill per day with monthly cost of around 35USD. I also asked for a HIV doctor expert and he agreed to facilitate my application if needed.

I am planning to apply to EE early next year and really wish to ask for your advise if I still have a chance to pass medical exam. And with your experience, what should I do/prepare in advance (together with my doctor) cause I now you guys may know what IRCC will challenge or ask for more.

Thank you all in advance.

CRS>470 is a very good score. HIV is not something on the basis of which PR may not be given. However, it depends on case to case basis.
The annual medical inadmissibility threshold currently stands at $20,517 and your medical expenses over the next 5 years should not exceed this amount. It is good if your numbers are stable and no opportunistic infections. When you go for Medicals, just get a letter from your HIV Doc briefing on the medical history and that your numbers are stable. Rest would be taken care of during the medicals only. No need to worry or panic.

 

[elton12345]

CRS>470 is a very good score. HIV is not something on the basis of which PR may not be given. However, it depends on case to case basis.
The annual medical inadmissibility threshold currently stands at $20,517 and your medical expenses over the next 5 years should not exceed this amount. It is good if your numbers are stable and no opportunistic infections. When you go for Medicals, just get a letter from your HIV Doc briefing on the medical history and that your numbers are stable. Rest would be taken care of during the medicals only. No need to worry or panic.

Thank you very much.

 

[romitroy]

Telura is just a Generic Version of Atripla. You should be fine

I'm on telura (tenofivir/lamivudine/Efavirenz) (300mg/300mg/600mg) and I read on this forum that if one gets shifted to atripla then chances of being under the medical threshold are more as compared to being on telura.

Telura has one drug different from Atripla I.e. it has lamivudine instead of emtricitabine.

ANYONE Please throw some light on this and fill in the gaps in my understanding!

Also please confirm if anyone reading this has been able to pass through with their drug as Tenofovir/ Lamivudine/Efavirenz?

 

[express2020]

I'm on telura (tenofivir/lamivudine/Efavirenz) (300mg/300mg/600mg) and I read on this forum that if one gets shifted to atripla then chances of being under the medical threshold are more as compared to being on telura.

Telura has one drug different from Atripla I.e. it has lamivudine instead of emtricitabine.

ANYONE Please throw some light on this and fill in the gaps in my understanding!

Also please confirm if anyone reading this has been able to pass through with their drug as Tenofovir/ Lamivudine/Efavirenz?

You will be fine. both are NTRI's. just the developed countries use emtri and the developing ones use lami.

Good ahead and apply. You will get through... Good luck with your application

 

[Klpd]

hey, does anybody know about this medication in Canada?

Odefsey,which contains emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir alafenamide, should i ask the med to change me the pills? does it vary depending on which state you apply for

 

[ZEDDZ]

Hi Zeddz,

Curious to know if you have received your PPR? How long did it take since AOR?

Hello my friend, yes received my PPR, after 7 months since my AOR.
All the best

 

[Copingwithlife]

I brought 6 months with me, fortunatly they didn't check my bag !

So you’re proud you circumvented Canada’s policy on this ?
So you ignored advice and basically decided to bring in more you were legally allowed too ?