NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
HIV
Under United States visa law people who are HIV-positive are required to apply for a special
waiver to travel to the United States, as HIV is considered a highly
communicable disease.
APPLYING FOR THE VISA
When applying for a visa you are required to submit with your application following additional documents:
A letter from you physician addressing you current state of health,
the risk to United States public health and the risk of spread of infection. If
you suffer from hemophilia, a statement should be included stating that you will
be carrying, and can administer an adequate supply of Factor VIII;
A letter outlining the purpose of the trip, anticipated arrival
date in the United States, the date by which you need to confirm travel
arrangements, and anticipated length of stay in the United States. The letter
should indicate that you will be covered by medical insurance during you stay.
PROCESSING TIME
The application normally takes approximately four weeks to process. Once the application is
approved, the visa, depending on the circumstances, may be valid for a maximum
period of five years. If applying for a tourist (B-2) visa, the officer of the
Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) at the port of entry (POE) will limit the stay for a period not
to exceed thirty days for each visit.
REMINDER
Applicants should apply for visas well before the anticipated date of travel. No assurances
regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel
plans or the purchase of nonrefundable tickets should not be made until a visa
has been issued.
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