Question
Can I work in the US?
18 November 2017. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Travel.
I am a teacher and I have been offered a job in New York, America, I am a U.K. Resident. My question is will my HIV status affect my application for a workers visa? Also will it affect my medical insurance, will I be eligible for medical insurance?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Medical insurance is offered to people who are living with HIV. However, like others who live in the US you’ll need to shop around and see what’s on offer. The premium is likely to be higher given that you’re positive.
If you’re moving to the US due to work, then ideally your new employer should offer you insurance. It might be worth asking them about this.
You being positive shouldn’t have any impact on your applying for a work visa. However, its always worth contacting the American Embassy directly. For more info about traveling to the US, please see here:
http://www.hivrestrictions.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=12
Hi Ye, HIV is no longer a barrier to getting a visa for the US. You do not need to disclose this information. HIV is not considered ‘communicable’ in the US.
Hi ,if I’m HIV positive can apply immigrants visa to US. What should I do preparing for that . Or what what I need to for that. I mean embassy what they need from me. help me plz .
Hi Zaw, the US has no restrictions for people living with HIV. You are able to apply for a visa and work without restriction.
Hi
My name zaw lin..I from myanmar.I just asking that If i HIV can i work in US or can apply visa..Hopefuly can help me please..Thank you
Hi Joseph,
Yes you can work in the US and the UK if you’re positive.
Hi! I’m just asking that. If I HIV. Can I work in U.S or U.K for Cruise Ship? I found later in 2016 that I am positive. Please help me. I am from South Africa. I still have U.S Visa that expires in 23 November 2020.
Hi Max,
Please see the above post. However, your status shouldn’t be an issue.
Hi Lisa,
I would like to ask if an HIV test is required to work in healthcare jobs in US? i.e nurse
Thanks
Hi Diana,
It’s great that you’ve got the working permit. But I’m afraid I don’t know if there’s a problem. As Lisa says above, it would be ideal if your employer could offer you insurance.
Hi i just wanna asked i got my working permit sent to me,but they are asking for my medical report and vaccin to be taken from us embassy health center. It would be a problem if they found any drugs from my medical from my hiv treatment tablet. As the hospital told me that they might found some drugs from my blood feom my treatment. Thanks alot