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[Jason and Gelyn 0]

hello guys, I have read in a forum somewhere in a certain site. Is herpes are grounds for VISA denial? will the visa get denied if your fiancee have it? She was asking it on that forum coz his husband have it? I am interested in knowing the answer so I can reply to her. Any answer is highly appreciated... thanks

[sarah and hicham 3]

I know this is serious and it isn't funny at all it's just so classic that you're "asking for a friend".

Anyways, I have no idea if herpes is grounds for denial... I would think it isn't but hopefully someone more experienced can help you, I mean your friend out.

Good luck!

[Jason and Gelyn 0]

I know this is serious and it isn't funny at all it's just so classic that you're "asking for a friend".

Anyways, I have no idea if herpes is grounds for denial... I would think it isn't but hopefully someone more experienced can help you, I mean your friend out.

Good luck!

yes she is a friend in another forum, we have been constantly talking, and I feel for her... I hope too that I can help her answer her questions coz I too dont know the answer. Thanks

[Sankofa 0]

Since 3/5 people have some form of herpes, I would highly doubt this would be a grounds for a denial. Cold sores are a type of herpes so that certainly would be alot of denials!! Tests for hepres are not definitive - they only show past exposure to the virus. There is no exact diagnostic test for herpes. So tell your friend I think they are safe!! (And this isn't a case of answering the question based on what "my firend" said, I'm actually a registerd nurse...)

[Jason and Gelyn 0]

Since 3/5 people have some form of herpes, I would highly doubt this would be a grounds for a denial. Cold sores are a type of herpes so that certainly would be alot of denials!! Tests for hepres are not definitive - they only show past exposure to the virus. There is no exact diagnostic test for herpes. So tell your friend I think they are safe!! (And this isn't a case of answering the question based on what "my firend" said, I'm actually a registerd nurse...)

thank you so much for the answer... you said cold sores certainly would get a denial? how about genital? will you get denials with it too?what type of tests will the US Embassy will take from a certain person to know he/she has it? blood tests? it can be known by blood tests too?

[TonyS 0]

Since 3/5 people have some form of herpes, I would highly doubt this would be a grounds for a denial. Cold sores are a type of herpes so that certainly would be alot of denials!! Tests for hepres are not definitive - they only show past exposure to the virus. There is no exact diagnostic test for herpes. So tell your friend I think they are safe!! (And this isn't a case of answering the question based on what "my firend" said, I'm actually a registerd nurse...)

thank you so much for the answer... you said cold sores certainly would get a denial? how about genital? will you get denials with it too?what type of tests will the US Embassy will take from a certain person to know he/she has it? blood tests? it can be known by blood tests too?

The reason for the medical exam is to ensure the applicant will not become a ward of the state...in other words, a burden on US taxpayers. A debilitating (spelling?) disease...HIV, lupus for example or mental condition. More people have herpes than we realize. It is actually fairly common. She should not worry.

[Sankofa 0]

thank you so much for the answer... you said cold sores certainly would get a denial? how about genital? will you get denials with it too?what type of tests will the US Embassy will take from a certain person to know he/she has it? blood tests? it can be known by blood tests too?

I didn't say having a cold sore would get a denial... I said IF they denied because of cold sores there would certainly be alot of denials... (The same goes for genital herpes, too) Like I said, there is no definitive blood test for any kind of herpes. And just like TonyS said, herpes is fairly common. No worries. Your friend should be fine.

[Jason and Gelyn 0]

Since 3/5 people have some form of herpes, I would highly doubt this would be a grounds for a denial. Cold sores are a type of herpes so that certainly would be alot of denials!! Tests for hepres are not definitive - they only show past exposure to the virus. There is no exact diagnostic test for herpes. So tell your friend I think they are safe!! (And this isn't a case of answering the question based on what "my firend" said, I'm actually a registerd nurse...)

thank you so much for the answer... you said cold sores certainly would get a denial? how about genital? will you get denials with it too?what type of tests will the US Embassy will take from a certain person to know he/she has it? blood tests? it can be known by blood tests too?

The reason for the medical exam is to ensure the applicant will not become a ward of the state...in other words, a burden on US taxpayers. A debilitating (spelling?) disease...HIV, lupus for example or mental condition. More people have herpes than we realize. It is actually fairly common. She should not worry.

thank you tony for the reply... surely my friend will feel good about this answer I'm going to email this forum to her so she can read them. thanks a lot I too is feel happy for her.

[Jason and Gelyn 0]

thank you so much for the answer... you said cold sores certainly would get a denial? how about genital? will you get denials with it too?what type of tests will the US Embassy will take from a certain person to know he/she has it? blood tests? it can be known by blood tests too?

I didn't say having a cold sore would get a denial... I said IF they denied because of cold sores there would certainly be alot of denials... (The same goes for genital herpes, too) Like I said, there is no definitive blood test for any kind of herpes. And just like TonyS said, herpes is fairly common. No worries. Your friend should be fine.

I understand SANKOFA, thank you very much your of great help, I hope my friend will feel better about this informations. THank you everyone for the help... GOD BLESS US ALL

[Alex+R 0]

Sankofa, you are a nurse, but I was a sex educator for awhile and recently. There IS a test for Herpes types I and II (I being usually oral and II being usually genital) and it's a blood test. It was only developed recently, which might be why you might not know about it.

I just looked on the list of diseases that aren't permissible and Herpes is not on there.