Super visa applicant is HIV positive. What happens?

[salamanca1232]

Hi all,

The super visa applicant in my family is HIV positive. They found it unfortunately when applying for medical test as part of the super visa. What happens from here? Is this an automatic rejection?

 

[Buletruck]

Hi all,

The super visa applicant in my family is HIV positive. They found it unfortunately when applying for medical test as part of the super visa. What happens from here? Is this an automatic rejection?

It's certainly not an automatic rejection. There may be a refusal if they feel there may be a high cost to the system for treatment (it's complicated) or test results show the applicant isn't stable. Be prepared for longer processing times and potential additional medical requirements.

Some resources to research.

https://academy.hivjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3919_HIVLN_ImmigrationQA_EN-Final.pdf

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hi all,

The super visa applicant in my family is HIV positive. They found it unfortunately when applying for medical test as part of the super visa. What happens from here? Is this an automatic rejection?

They’d have to research on how they’d obtain and possibly pay for antiviral medication if they come to Canada

It’s expensive if you have to pay and I don’t think people are aware of how much it costs

Prep for example is $3000 for a three month prescription if you’re not covered by the province or private healthcare plan . And some have caps on yearly payments

 

[canuck78]

Hi all,

The super visa applicant in my family is HIV positive. They found it unfortunately when applying for medical test as part of the super visa. What happens from here? Is this an automatic rejection?

Hi all,

The super visa applicant in my family is HIV positive. They found it unfortunately when applying for medical test as part of the super visa. What happens from here? Is this an automatic rejection?

Typically IRCC wants to see proof that HIV+ people are undergoing treatment and have a low viral load. As others have mentioned supervisa insurance is only emergency medical insurance so treatment and follow-up would not be covered by supervisa insurance. Anything medical complications related to HIV may also not be covered. This may factor into how long parents may be able to visit. You can bring a 90 day supply of medications with you when entering Canada.