IMMIGRATION LAW

On July 30, 2008 President Bush acted to end the statutory ban on entry to the U.S. by people with HIV. Until now, only HIV was singled out in the immigration law for exclusion. In signing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Bush repealed the statutory ban on HIV-positive tourists and immigrants, and […]

Will I be deported if I am diagnosed with HIV while I am in the United States on a temporary visa (visitor, student, exchange, etc.)? No. You cannot be deported solely because you have HIV. HIV is not listed as a ground for deportation. Note: Because U.S. immigration laws change often regarding HIV infection and […]

Could I be denied an adjustment in my visa status, from temporary immigrant to permanent resident, if I am diagnosed with HIV? Yes. You are ineligible for a permanent visa if you have HIV infection. Prior to applying for your permanent visa, you must submit to a medical examination by a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]

The United States offers several ways to become a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). A Green Card allows you to live and work permanently in the U.S. A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a […]

If you or someone you know is trying to obtain a green card – the right to live permanently in the United States – be on the alert for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys who claim that, for a fee, they can increase your chances of winning the U. S. State Department’s annual green card lottery. […]

It is recommended that you contact the American Consulate or Embassy closest to you before traveling to the United States. It is the sole responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the port of entry to admit foreign citizens into the United States. A criminal record is a reason to deny entry. You […]