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News about changing immigration laws and attitudes seems to be everywhere. For those people born outside the U.S. who have HIV, there may be extra hurdles to face. These examples suggest some of the issues that AIDS Legal Council is asked to deal with on a regular basis. If you have questions about your immigration status, take a little time to read through our legal guide and look at some of the information listed below. If there is an immediate concern, please call us.
Enrique came to the United States years ago fleeing violence in Colombia. He applied for asylum in the U.S. and after a very long and arduous process, it was granted to him. Now he wants to know if he can become a permanent resident even though he is HIV+.
Gloria, who comes from Malawi, learned she had HIV at her immigration physical. She is trying to become a legal permanent resident through her marriage to s U.S. citizen. She and her husband are worried that because she has HIV, Gloria will not be able to become a legal permanent resident.
Naresh came to the U.S. to visit his brother. A few weeks before he was supposed to return to India, he got very sick and was diagnosed with HIV at Cook County Hospital. He wonders if he can get his tourist visa extended so that he can continue to see the Cook County doctor until his health is stabilized.
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