US Immigration Reform

January 4 marks the lifting of the immigration ban on HIV victims from entering the United States of America. This order came from none other than President Barack Obama through the signing of The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 last October that is in effect this year.

It started during the 80’s that the fear from the dreaded HIV/AIDS disease surrounded the US forcing it to ban all travelers and immigrants to the country who are inflicted with this condition. Since the disease is not yet fully understood, this bold step shielded the country from any possible widespread epidemic. For many years, families of HIV patients were isolated and had no chance of reuniting with their immigrant loved ones living in the US. While those who only wanted to enjoy the company of friends and families in the US saw no granting for this request.

President Barack Obama had strong feelings about the enacted law banning HIV patients. This translated with the strong support of eliminating this law and signing of the extension act. Now, travelers seeking medical help, short visits or immigration petition beneficiaries are looking into a brighter future ahead of them. A door has opened for them to get the opportunity to enter the US for the valid purposes they may have. Immigrants, most especially, are now able to be with HIV/AIDS inflicted kin and provide the much needed support to them while going through this whole ordeal.

The immigration ban on HIV or AID victims is a great relief for everyone who is affected by this enacted law.

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