If you come from a country where there is TB there is a chance you may need to do a sputum test of any irregularity is found on your chest x-ray. The irregularity could be from any form of damage to the lungs. That would mean a ~3 month delay while you do sputum culture and repeat x-ray. Personally I would get the medical started. Depending on what province you are applying to and what medication you are taking a procedural fairness letter may also be sent regarding the cost of medication.
Hiv Positive applying for student visa
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Thank you for your reply .. I got admission in a reputed University in BC and everything is done like I paid my 1 year fees and got the Acceptance letter now I am stuck with the Medical my Viral Load is undetectable , CD4 is 750 and RPR is also non reactive I am applying to Canada with all my finger crossed is there anything which can make my case strong so that Visa acceptance rate is high ? And fairness letter is I suppose first sent by the IRCC to the student and then student reply on the same
Tiugh to say whether you will just be approved or there will be issues tyat you need to address. Also depends on the non-HIV part of your application.
Hello! I'm also from the Philippines. Planning to apply for January 2024 intake. I have a PLHIV friend who's in Canada already and he told me that he did not indicate in his SOP(Statement of Purpose) his status coz SOPs are meant for your studies but you have to put in the forms, tell the doctors during your medical and be transparent about your status. That's what he told me. I don't know with others.
Some one informed me that I will have to show funds to prove that I will be able to spend for the Treatment for the HIV while staying in Canada.
I'm not sure. Coz we have the option of shipping our meds from our home country to Canada for the whole duration of your studies.
I am so stress right now. Its been 5 months since my last additional medical and the sad part is my medical will expired in january. As far as i know your medical will last for 1yr and it will be year ago this coming january. Is it really normal guyz i don’t have any update about my application its been 1yr already.
which clinic did you have your medical? As far as I remember, 1-year validity of medical will start after your last medical procedure or something. So if it's just 5 months ago, you still have 7 more months.