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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Insurance, Benefits Programs & HIV => Topic started by: Tonny2 on June 27, 2014, 08:28:30 pm

Title: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Tonny2 on June 27, 2014, 08:28:30 pm: 8)Hello evereone

Sorry mocerators, but no sure where to post....I have a friend who lives in South America, he has a chance to get a green card, but he is concerned about hia HIV status; Would being Hiv hinders his chances of seeking to get his green card?...Comprende? thank you all, I know that there are pretty wise members in here ;p
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Jeff G on June 27, 2014, 08:32:16 pm: Im going to move this thread into the insurance and benefits forum . JR is the moderator of that forum and he may have some information that can help . Best of luck with your friend .
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Miss Philicia on June 27, 2014, 08:46:22 pm: Having HIV has no bearing on qualifying for a green card, effective as of Jan. 2010. link (http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/citizenship-now/immigration-hiv-aids-longer-bar-green-card-article-1.1352794)

GMHC in NYC assists clients to obtain green cards, work authorizations, asylum and citizenship.

http://www.gmhc.org/get-support/stay-healthy/legal-services

legal@gmhc.org or call 212.367.1134

If NYC as a location isn't relevant your friend could still contact them for a legal organization/referral in another US city.
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Tonny2 on June 27, 2014, 09:19:59 pm: 8)Sorry Jeff and thanks...Miss Philicia, thank you for the link, I will pass it on to my friend, you two are the best ojo
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Jeff G on June 27, 2014, 09:23:11 pm: Quote from: pochas2 on June 27, 2014, 09:19:59 pm
8)Sorry Jeff and thanks...Miss Philicia, thank you for the link, I will pass it on to my friend, you two are the best ojo

You posted in the correct forum so no need to apologize . I only moved it so JR would be sure to see it .
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Tonny2 on June 27, 2014, 09:39:59 pm: so I'm not sorry hehehe muchas gracias Jeff
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: JR Gabbard on June 28, 2014, 12:45:46 pm: !Venga pronto! Digale que no se prohibe mas la immigracion' para los positivos entrando los eeuu. Y eso desde 2010. Digale que decimos '!Bienvenidos!
Title: Re: becoming an USA citizen with HIV
Post by: Tonny2 on June 28, 2014, 05:23:21 pm: 8)Gracias JR..ya viene en camino...thanks everyone ojo