President Obama has announced that all current restrictions affecting people with HIV from entering the United States will be lifted as of January 4, 2010. The final rule was published in the Federal Registry November 2, 2009. It stated: “As a result of this final rule, aliens will no longer be inadmissible into the United States based solely on the ground they are infected with HIV, and they will not be required to undergo HIV testing as part of the required medical examination for U.S. immigration.”

New instructions are being provided to panel physicians and civil surgeons who administer medical exams as for immigration purposes, but it may take time until they are all aware of the change, so residency seekers should be prepared. The revised instructions can be found here.

The Departments of Homeland Security and State still need to determine the process for those HIV-positive residency seekers who have/had current applications pending that were filed under the old restrictions.

From January 4, 2010, people living with HIV can enter the U.S. like anybody else. Customs regulations require people entering with prescription medication like antiretroviral drugs to carry a doctor’s certificate in English, stating that the drugs are required to treat a personal condition. This requirement applies to all prescription drugs.

Medication should always be carried in hand luggage, as checked luggage may be delayed or get lost. If you are carrying-on liquid medication exceeding 3 ounces / 100 ml, you must declare it at the checkpoint for inspection.

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