Recent Hiv positive spouse procedure

[Lifelover1]

Hello everyone,
I have followed this forum for a while and would like to know your thoughts on my recent predicaments. Last two weeks I was diagnosed of HIV and the viral load is quite high with a low CD4 count (less than 200) although I am very okay, no symptoms no other STI whatsoever. I know this because my doctor did every test possible. I got my ARVs today.

Now we have an ongoing spousal sponsorship application and I got an email yesterday to go for medicals.

I want to know about the recent process with the panel physician.

Should I wait for my CD4 count to go high before I go for this medical?

Whats the recent procedure for partner notification? Will they still notify him formally?

What effect does the new diagnosis have against our application? We just recently got married and we have been apart all these while.

Please I need as much inputs as possible because my anxiety and fear are over the roof. Someone please help, offer a word of encouragement if possible.

Thank you.

 

[Edmegbc]

they do not communicate any results with the partner, are you saying you have not informed your spouse? I do not think that it excludes you or makes you inadmissiable.

 

[Lifelover1]

they do not communicate any results with the partner, are you saying you have not informed your spouse? I do not think that it excludes you or makes you inadmissiable.

I have but just want to know the recent procedure. What about the 60-day wait and interview? And do you advise I go ahead with the IME?

 

[Joey-Jo]

First off, so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. That's really unfortunate.

Since you didn't know of the HIV until AFTER you submitted the application, you could go ahead with the medical and inform the panel physician of the situation, that it has only recently been diagnosed. This is a risk you take though, because IRCC may want to see that it's being successfully managed and you may have not had enough time medically to do this.

If I was you I would consult your normal doctor and explain regarding the visa application and definitely take their advice. At the end of the day it's a personal choice. However if I was in your shoes, I would focus more on the medical treatment side of things before the visa. Health comes before everything. But as I say it's your decision.