HIV positive: is that a problem?

[mr_west]

Hello,

I guess that they do the testing for HIV/AIDS when you're going on medical exam. So the question is, can you immigrate if you are HIV positive or not?

 

[Antratsit]

Hello,

I guess that they do the testing for HIV/AIDS when you're going on medical exam. So the question is, can you immigrate if you are HIV positive or not?

They do.
It is definitely would be a problem

 

[andy108]

It is. This is a condition which most likely results in a refusal.

 

[mr_west]

It is. This is a condition which most likely results in a refusal.

so, there if it's untraceable or not threat to health... still makes no difference?

 

[IcedCoffee]

so, there if it's untraceable or not threat to health... still makes no difference?

I don't know how HIV could be untraceable, blood test must show it. And they do test everyone for this.
It is a threat not only to your health, but to other people too - it is contagious, as well as tuberculosis. That's why HIV and tuberculosis are checked during medical exam.

 

[mr_west]

I don't know how HIV could be untraceable, blood test must show it. And they do test everyone for this.
It is a threat not only to your health, but to other people too - it is contagious, as well as tuberculosis. That's why HIV and tuberculosis are checked during medical exam.

When you're on therapy long enough, the virus load becomes untraceable: it is still in your blood but not multiplying anymore.

 

[wildemam]

Hello,

I guess that they do the testing for HIV/AIDS when you're going on medical exam. So the question is, can you immigrate if you are HIV positive or not?

That would result in refusal for the reason it "would be a non-reasonable load on the health care system." They justify that by the fact the government plan pays for the health care costs.

 

[mr_west]

That would result in refusal for the reason it "would be a non-reasonable load on the health care system." They justify that by the fact the government plan pays for the health care costs.

Okay, so I shouldn't even try. Thank you.

 

[yelena]

Okay, so I shouldn't even try. Thank you.

you should try.
Even HIV is not an automatic refusal.

f your overall health is good, you get some other private health insurance, satisfy CIC that you have alternative sources to treatement and would not cause excessive demand in the next 10 years you might be ok.

I would try and make my case.

 

[IMGNSPNP]

Hello,

I guess that they do the testing for HIV/AIDS when you're going on medical exam. So the question is, can you immigrate if you are HIV positive or not?

You might want to check this thread where you could get more insight how the HIV +ve patients cases are evaluated.

( http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/hiv-positive-can-i-apply-for-permanent-residency-of-canada-t6645.15.html )

 

[mr_west]

you should try.
Even HIV is not an automatic refusal.

f your overall health is good, you get some other private health insurance, satisfy CIC that you have alternative sources to treatement and would not cause excessive demand in the next 10 years you might be ok.

I would try and make my case.

Thank you! One question: Does the private health insurance option comes when and if I get visa, or I can state that during visa interview/medical exam?

You might want to check this thread where you could get more insight how the HIV +ve patients cases are evaluated.

Thank you, I am on it.

 

[mco246]

Mr West,

I am really not sure but to your question, i think you should consult a good lawyer. They wont charge
you for that simple question, hopefully. Just to be sure. That is my suggestion.

There might be a slight chance to immigrate if you can proof that you will not depend on canada for financial health support.

But again, consult a lawyer, or maybe even 3. As lawyers are assholes.

Wish you good luck friend.

mco

 

[yelena]

Thank you! One question: Does the private health insurance option comes when and if I get visa, or I can state that during visa interview/medical exam?
Thank you, I am on it.

You will have to do medical first, then cic will ask you for additional tests.

You explain you situation and give proof of private health insurance or any other proof you can handle the ecpenses of treatement , and include everything in your Letter of Explanation.

You do not need a lawyer at this point and the good ones will certanly charge you by the hour for their advise and you will most likely get the same advise you are getting here for free.

If the conutry where you are from offers you health care and treatment, this is worth mentionig as well.

 

[MZASAM]

A humble request, mco246

Please maintain decorum and decency of language. Please don't mind my comment.

 

[mr_west]

You will have to do medical first, then cic will ask you for additional tests.

You explain you situation and give proof of private health insurance or any other proof you can handle the ecpenses of treatement , and include everything in your Letter of Explanation.

You do not need a lawyer at this point and the good ones will certanly charge you by the hour for their advise and you will most likely get the same advise you are getting here for free.

If the conutry where you are from offers you health care and treatment, this is worth mentionig as well.

Dear Yelena, hvala
Private health insurance - in my current country or should I open one in Canada (though I'm not sure I can now)
My country is offering treatment for free right now so I think that could also count, right?

Thank you.