I-601 and HIV/AIDS

[coocoo4cocoapuffs 0]

Spouse found medically ineligible for visa issuance under section 221(g). I'm currently in the process of gathering the required documentation for consular processing of our I-601 medical inadmissable waiver. So far I have managed to get the required endorsements from a HIV specialist at my Local Health Department, along with the Local Health Officer. The only hold up at this point is securing health care insurance for my spouse. (Just landed a job w/ USPS and I won't receive medical benefits until my 6 month probationary period is up.) Waiting, waiting waiting... Married 12/2003, I-130 approved in 8/2004, finished NVC processing in July 2005, unsuccessful interview Jan 2006.

I have searched this forum for HIV waiver stories and can't seem to find any threads. However, if there is anyone that is contemplating the process/ or currently going through it, there is some pretty good info. that a gentleman provided regarding preperation, the process, along with his success story.

Does anyone know where I can search to find out the stats on HIV waivers issued and the timeline for the adjudication?

Thx

http://www.immigrate2us.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5343

http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/...age8.html#extra

http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/...0supplement.pdf

[charmac7 4]

sorry I can't offer any info....I was going to recommend immigrate2us.net

but I see you have already been there

Char

[gimygirl 0]

same here char ...

really the best place, in regards to filing a waiver for HIV/AIDS, to go would be: Immigrate2US

best of luck in your journey!

[meauxna 15]

coocoo, I've never seen anyone post that story to VJ, but there was a successful case a couple of years ago posted to avumb.

You can search the group alt.visa.us.marriage-based at google groups.

Proving the health care situation in the US was a big part of the approval.

Good luck!

[Lizzy 0]

Im sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you get it resolved, i hope yoour wife stays as healthy as can be.

[ohiobuck 0]

I wish I could help, but I wish you all the best and my heart goes out for you.

God bless you and your spouse,

Paula

[molamola 0]

:) I recently was granted I-601. it was a very long emotional journey and had I known it would take so long I'm not sure I would have enbarked on this journey! 6 years in total!!!! The most important lesson I learnt from it all is that you HAVE to do everything by the book , there is no cutting corners. Once I had Major Risk Insurance I was on my way.Unless of course you can get insurance through your work. They want to know that you are not going to be a burden on the USA and are able to look after yourself medically. My wife had a greencard and applied for my waiver. I do not belive it is possible to get a waiver if you are not married or if you if you do not have someone sponsering you. I would also suggest that a good immigration lawyer is essential. I could have not done all this on my own. In short it does not come cheap!!!! Good luck to anyone out there trying this

[Singers 0]

Here are the statistics you are looking for based on 2006:

Statistics

It is the first category.

Good Luck!