Obama Repeals Ban on Travel to U.S. by HIV-Positive Individuals
As reported by the New York Times, on October 30, 2009, President Obama repealed the ban on travel to the United States by people who test positive for HIV. The final rule (pdf) lifting the ban will take effect on January 4, 2010. As of the effective date, foreigners wishing to visit the U.S., or seeking U.S. residency, will no longer be required to take an AIDS test.
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