February 6, 2025

USCIS Will No Longer Require Covid -19 Vaccinations For Adjustment Of Status Applicants

Effective January 22, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will no longer require adjustment of status applicants to present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as part of their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

The USCIS further commented that the agency will no longer issue Requests for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Applicants applying for immigrant visas at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate are still required to present COVID-19 vaccinations when undergoing a medical evaluation by a panel physician at a clinic licensed by the Centers of Disease Control. Immigrant visa applicants who are unable to present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination may be eligible for a waiver.

For related updates, you can check out these pages:

USCIS May Collect Social Media for Online Visa Application
CDC Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants
If you’re traveling for business, you might want to read about the BVFPP.
For more news and changes, visit U.S. Visas News.

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