What are the chances if I am HIV+

[florida_guy07 0]

Hi VJ members of good faith..

I have been away nursing my emotions amd making plans to face the challenges ahead..

Bad news is that the second test was still positive.. Devastating but as someone said in one of the posts, ups and downs are part of life and each has their share..this just happens to be my share which I have to handle whatsover..therefore much as am badly hit,it does not mark the end, life goes on.I will not sit down and cry nor mourn over a situation I can not reverse.

My resolution therefore,though tough, is to gather ALL my emotional , physical and spiritual strength to face the bull by its horns.

Somehow there will be an answer,approval or denial...and all I have to do is my very best and see what next.

Best is that my hubby is negative and supportive..Thanks be to God! and he is and has promised to be there for me whatsoever..What can be better at this moment in time.

I have taken my sickness as any other long term but with hope of managing it and living a healthy life ..much as I can.

I refuse to be weighed down by the current circumstances.Though praying that i succeed in my application, at least I know that things will work as God wants them to.I prayed and worked hard to come to America not knowing what lay ahead...He gave me a husband...He also knows where we shall be after this ..

If HE planned that I shall live in America then a miracle is ahead and I shall get approved thru a waiver, if not then I shall be where HE wants me to be and I shall be OK with the outcome. I am in touch with an attorney and I hope to get as much help...I hope to be back here posting approval...(will keep you posted)

Thanks for the various threads which am finding a lot useful information as well as sharing very positive experiences ...

Thank you all for your PRAYERS and SUPPORT...I feel it.God Bless you.

I've read your post and I still have goose bumps all over. You are a very strong person, I couln't possibly have so much faith and so much hope, I couldn't walk one inch one your shoes and still write such positive things.

You are in for a crazy ride but it will all work out, it always does.

Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you until you get to do the happy dance when you receive your green card

Good luck !

[Sept07 0]

Hi VJ members of good faith..

I have been away nursing my emotions amd making plans to face the challenges ahead..

Bad news is that the second test was still positive.. Devastating but as someone said in one of the posts, ups and downs are part of life and each has their share..this just happens to be my share which I have to handle whatsover..therefore much as am badly hit,it does not mark the end, life goes on.I will not sit down and cry nor mourn over a situation I can not reverse.

My resolution therefore,though tough, is to gather ALL my emotional , physical and spiritual strength to face the bull by its horns.

Somehow there will be an answer,approval or denial...and all I have to do is my very best and see what next.

Best is that my hubby is negative and supportive..Thanks be to God! and he is and has promised to be there for me whatsoever..What can be better at this moment in time.

I have taken my sickness as any other long term but with hope of managing it and living a healthy life ..much as I can.

I refuse to be weighed down by the current circumstances.Though praying that i succeed in my application, at least I know that things will work as God wants them to.I prayed and worked hard to come to America not knowing what lay ahead...He gave me a husband...He also knows where we shall be after this ..

If HE planned that I shall live in America then a miracle is ahead and I shall get approved thru a waiver, if not then I shall be where HE wants me to be and I shall be OK with the outcome. I am in touch with an attorney and I hope to get as much help...I hope to be back here posting approval...(will keep you posted)

Thanks for the various threads which am finding a lot useful information as well as sharing very positive experiences ...

Thank you all for your PRAYERS and SUPPORT...I feel it.God Bless you.

I've read your post and I still have goose bumps all over. You are a very strong person, I couln't possibly have so much faith and so much hope, I couldn't walk one inch one your shoes and still write such positive things.

You are in for a crazy ride but it will all work out, it always does.

Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you until you get to do the happy dance when you receive your green card

Good luck !

Thank you Florida Guy

Well, I wont lie by saying that my shoes are light..aa it feels like dragging steel heels.

But come to think of it! One thing is that am still healthy and physically strong and most important is that am not prepared to die young..mm(only if that hapens to be HIS plan ) therefore I will make my hay while my sun shines..whether in America ,Africa or Asia( my options)

I have a long list of things I wanna do in my life..Except for the fact that my stay in America hangs in the balance,I can still achieve my ambitions elsewhere..as long as my health allows.

With an open mind,willingness to accept change,preparedness to tackle the hiccups ,plus faith in possibilties everything else works well.

Your support and prayers are well and warmyly received plus highly appreciated.

Edited November 11, 2007 by Sept07

[LoriLawless 0]

Wow, what mind blowing news! I'm so sorry to hear that.

[florida_guy07 0]

Hi VJ members of good faith..

I have been away nursing my emotions amd making plans to face the challenges ahead..

Bad news is that the second test was still positive.. Devastating but as someone said in one of the posts, ups and downs are part of life and each has their share..this just happens to be my share which I have to handle whatsover..therefore much as am badly hit,it does not mark the end, life goes on.I will not sit down and cry nor mourn over a situation I can not reverse.

My resolution therefore,though tough, is to gather ALL my emotional , physical and spiritual strength to face the bull by its horns.

Somehow there will be an answer,approval or denial...and all I have to do is my very best and see what next.

Best is that my hubby is negative and supportive..Thanks be to God! and he is and has promised to be there for me whatsoever..What can be better at this moment in time.

I have taken my sickness as any other long term but with hope of managing it and living a healthy life ..much as I can.

I refuse to be weighed down by the current circumstances.Though praying that i succeed in my application, at least I know that things will work as God wants them to.I prayed and worked hard to come to America not knowing what lay ahead...He gave me a husband...He also knows where we shall be after this ..

If HE planned that I shall live in America then a miracle is ahead and I shall get approved thru a waiver, if not then I shall be where HE wants me to be and I shall be OK with the outcome. I am in touch with an attorney and I hope to get as much help...I hope to be back here posting approval...(will keep you posted)

Thanks for the various threads which am finding a lot useful information as well as sharing very positive experiences ...

Thank you all for your PRAYERS and SUPPORT...I feel it.God Bless you.

I've read your post and I still have goose bumps all over. You are a very strong person, I couln't possibly have so much faith and so much hope, I couldn't walk one inch one your shoes and still write such positive things.

You are in for a crazy ride but it will all work out, it always does.

Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you until you get to do the happy dance when you receive your green card

Good luck !

Thank you Florida Guy

Well, I wont lie by saying that my shoes are light..aa it feels like dragging steel heels.

But come to think of it! One thing is that am still healthy and physically strong and most important is that am not prepared to die young..mm(only if that hapens to be HIS plan ) therefore I will make my hay while my sun shines..whether in America ,Africa or Asia( my options)

I have a long list of things I wanna do in my life..Except for the fact that my stay in America hangs in the balance,I can still achieve my ambitions elsewhere..as long as my health allows.

With an open mind,willingness to accept change,preparedness to tackle the hiccups ,plus faith in possibilties everything else works well.

Your support and prayers are well and warmyly received plus highly appreciated.

I think you are on your way to having a very long and healthy life. You've got the right attitude... I think the secret is to really say: I'm not ready to go, and there are sooooooooo many things I still want to do - and you've got that attitude, you've got a good husband, you've got a bunch of us here, who don't even know you personally praying and wishing you well... and you've got a lot of determination to win this thing over.

[Sept07 0]

Hi VJ members of good faith..

I have been away nursing my emotions amd making plans to face the challenges ahead..

Bad news is that the second test was still positive.. Devastating but as someone said in one of the posts, ups and downs are part of life and each has their share..this just happens to be my share which I have to handle whatsover..therefore much as am badly hit,it does not mark the end, life goes on.I will not sit down and cry nor mourn over a situation I can not reverse.

My resolution therefore,though tough, is to gather ALL my emotional , physical and spiritual strength to face the bull by its horns.

Somehow there will be an answer,approval or denial...and all I have to do is my very best and see what next.

Best is that my hubby is negative and supportive..Thanks be to God! and he is and has promised to be there for me whatsoever..What can be better at this moment in time.

I have taken my sickness as any other long term but with hope of managing it and living a healthy life ..much as I can.

I refuse to be weighed down by the current circumstances.Though praying that i succeed in my application, at least I know that things will work as God wants them to.I prayed and worked hard to come to America not knowing what lay ahead...He gave me a husband...He also knows where we shall be after this ..

If HE planned that I shall live in America then a miracle is ahead and I shall get approved thru a waiver, if not then I shall be where HE wants me to be and I shall be OK with the outcome. I am in touch with an attorney and I hope to get as much help...I hope to be back here posting approval...(will keep you posted)

Thanks for the various threads which am finding a lot useful information as well as sharing very positive experiences ...

Thank you all for your PRAYERS and SUPPORT...I feel it.God Bless you.

I've read your post and I still have goose bumps all over. You are a very strong person, I couln't possibly have so much faith and so much hope, I couldn't walk one inch one your shoes and still write such positive things.

You are in for a crazy ride but it will all work out, it always does.

Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you until you get to do the happy dance when you receive your green card

Good luck !

Thank you Florida Guy

Well, I wont lie by saying that my shoes are light..aa it feels like dragging steel heels.

But come to think of it! One thing is that am still healthy and physically strong and most important is that am not prepared to die young..mm(only if that hapens to be HIS plan ) therefore I will make my hay while my sun shines..whether in America ,Africa or Asia( my options)

I have a long list of things I wanna do in my life..Except for the fact that my stay in America hangs in the balance,I can still achieve my ambitions elsewhere..as long as my health allows.

With an open mind,willingness to accept change,preparedness to tackle the hiccups ,plus faith in possibilties everything else works well.

Your support and prayers are well and warmyly received plus highly appreciated.

I think you are on your way to having a very long and healthy life. You've got the right attitude... I think the secret is to really say: I'm not ready to go, and there are sooooooooo many things I still want to do - and you've got that attitude, you've got a good husband, you've got a bunch of us here, who don't even know you personally praying and wishing you well... and you've got a lot of determination to win this thing over.

T H A N K Y O U V E R Y M U C H

Your prayers are being heard and truly making a whole difference....am encouraged

[Rings 10]

You can do anything. I wish you all of the luck and keep in touch. You are in the thoughts of many.

[MR2nice 0]

I'm sorry to hear about the news. There are many good advices already given by helpful VJ Members. I hope that everything will work out for you. You're in our prayers and best of luck.

[Michelle-Sergio 0]

(L) Sorry to hear about your situation. I know in my heart that you Will overcome what you are going through and God and all of the VJ members know that you are a strong person to overcome this. GOD is with you. Good luck with everything and I will keep you in my prayers. Sometimes we can't explain why certain things happen to certain people by I know that GOD is using you for something. Just believe and he will take something negative if and turn it around. Just keep having FAITH. Don't worry about being AOS approved. God has a plan for you and what ever it is I bet it will be Great. Take care of yourself. (L) (L)

[miles 0]

Be strong .... have a good faith to yourself ang GOD...GOODLUCK...and may God bless you. Don't worry ...we will support you with our prayers

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Miles

7-30-07 NOA I-30/I-485

9-20-07 BIOMETRICS

10-05-07 NOA I-765

11-15-07 AOS INTERVIEW

EAD PENDING

[zqt3344 21]

Come on Mags, you're not an AUGUST FILER, maybe it's different then.

Come on Caldan? Why have a medical exam and check for those type of diseases for if it ok? It is very sad and tragic unexpected event for someone, but they need to be realistic.

[payxibka 10,047]

zqt3344

Please read INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i). Waivers are avalable under limited circumstances. Yes, no guarantee of approval but a waiver is possible because the OP meets one of the 3 possible exclusions.

Under INA â•–212(a)(1)(A)(i), an alien who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is inadmissible. The Department of Health and Human Services regulations at 42 CFR §34.2(B) define the term"communicable disease of public health significance" as including: (a) chancroid; (B) gonorrhea; © granuloma inguinale; (d) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; (e) leprosy, infectious; [F) lymphogranuloma venereum; (g) syphilis, infectious stage; and (h) tuberculosis, active.

Under INA â•–212(g)(1), a waiver is available for this ground of exclusion if the alien is the spouse or unmarried son or daughter or the minor unmarried and lawfully adopted child of a United States citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or an alien who has been issued an immigrant visa.

Edited November 12, 2007 by fwaguy

[Fandango 1,440]

Sept07, I am so sorry to hear the second result! I'm sure we were all hoping for a glitch of some sort.

But your attitude is great!!! And you are an inspiration to all of us here.

They are doing remarkable work with fighting this disease. I will keep you in my prayers

[Rings 10]

Come on Mags, you're not an AUGUST FILER, maybe it's different then.

Come on Caldan? Why have a medical exam and check for those type of diseases for if it ok? It is very sad and tragic unexpected event for someone, but they need to be realistic.

Look, be it wrong or right, realistic or not... there is no room for anyone to steal the hopes of another, even if their hopes are little in your opinion.

None of us have a right to lay down a definitive answer to how USCIS will proceed and that is the only fact here.

There are few people in Visa Journey that offer lost hope to others... don't be among that breed...

[zqt3344 21]

Come on Mags, you're not an AUGUST FILER, maybe it's different then.

Come on Caldan? Why have a medical exam and check for those type of diseases for if it ok? It is very sad and tragic unexpected event for someone, but they need to be realistic.

Look, be it wrong or right, realistic or not... there is no room for anyone to steal the hopes of another, even if their hopes are little in your opinion.

None of us have a right to lay down a definitive answer to how USCIS will proceed and that is the only fact here.

There are few people in Visa Journey that offer lost hope to others... don't be among that breed...

Like I said, be realistic and get real. It is truly sad, unfortunate and tragic, may God heal this person, but it is the law and the rules of USCIS on this matter. And you need to stop and think, why even bother having a medical exam for then if it is all ok to come to USA with anytime of disease or affliction to expose the rest of the US population with, the reality is it is not and face it CDC in USA along with USCIS has very good reasons for these medical exams, and to sit here and act like a person's chances of getting a visa to the USA under those aforementioned medical conditions are not being realistic nor is thinking a waiver is under these conditions, if there is some alternative to getting a visa then so be it, but chances are very slim under the conditions expressed, this in no way is dashing anyone's hopes it is giving an honest answer based on USCIS policy and rules, which I remind you as cruel and harsh as they seem, I did not write them, but they are what they are, it affects all of us here in the USA - think about it there is a reason for these rules, it is truly a sad and unfortunate turn of events, may God be with them.

[Lakawanna Blues 1]

My Dearest Fellow African Princess,

I am sorry to hear about your news. I am sure that it is alot to deal with at the moment. I just wanted to offer my support and prayer that God will guide you through this emotional time in your life. From personal experience I can tell you that things will get better if you allow them to. My father and brother were both diagnosed with HIV some years ago and it was the best thing that ever happened to our family. It made us shed many of the thoughts and deeds that were superficial and unimportant. We are better people as a result of the diagnoses and I am sure you and your loved ones will be as well. For a long time I was angry with God and mentally buried both my father and brother well before their time. Please don't make the same mistake that I did and do it to yourself. I am happy to report that my brother is engaged to be married and now has a step-daughter and a 3 year old son who is HIV negative and is the light of our lives. My dad is now retired, a doting grandfather and loving every moment that God has to offer him. He is happier, funnier and the best father a daughter could ever wish for. He is also the best grandfather around and spends every minute available letting us know that.

All I want to tell you is that you should never wish for this diagnosis to be reversed because it may turn out to be your greatest blessing as it did in our family. For our family HIV/AIDS was the beginning of something greater and not the beginning of the end. I can promise you that one day you will be able to wake up and not feel the pain that is currently sitting in your heart. You will be able to think about your HIV status and still be able to smile and laugh with or at the world. My father and brother chose to think positive about being positive which then helped the rest of the family to do the same, so you must lead the way for your loved ones because that will in turn lead you to the blessings that are in store for you.

I hope that you are able to find and learn the lesson that comes with this experience because in every trial and tribulation we may go through there is an important lesson to be learned. Your immigration issues may eventually set an important precedent that will help other immigrants adjust their status in this country. I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone in this forum because by sharing your story with us you are not only touching our lives but helping us learn a VERY important lesson as well. We are all members of this forum because we are eager to adjust our status as quickly and easily as possible with the hope of eventually become USC's in the future. Your story makes us realize that there are more important things in our lives that becoming a permanent resident or a USC i.e. our health and our family and we should never forget that.

My hope for you is that you will be healthy physically and emotionally. Surround yourself with positive people and advice because you will need it. You can still have children and watch them grow up and go off into the world to make their way. Let your story be a that fairytale and a source of inspiration to this forum and the world as only stories about Princesses are.

With Love,

Mrs. Wilson