USCIS Lifts COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants
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Starting January 22, 2025, USCIS will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status to submit proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination as part of their medical exam. Previously, applicants were obligated to provide vaccination documentation on Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to meet immigration health requirements.
With this update, USCIS will not request additional evidence (RFE) or issue a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) related to missing COVID-19 vaccination records. Moreover, an applicant’s adjustment of status application will not be denied based solely on the absence of this vaccination documentation.
As this matter is subject to further updates, we encourage our readers to check the website regularly for updates regarding this and all matters regarding immigration law. Pasricha & Patel’s immigration department has extensive experience in handling business and personal immigration matters. Our team is happy to speak to you on your specific issues.