Just a quick diary. As expected starting October 1st, the USCIS has imposed the COVID vaccine requirement to clear the I-693 medical process. This will apply to all seeking permanent residence and others who are required to have the exam.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
www.uscis.gov/…
Blanket waivers exists for:
- Not age-appropriate;
- Contraindicated due to a medical condition;
- Not routinely available where the civil surgeon practices; or
- Limited in supply and would cause significant delay for the applicant to receive the vaccination.
You can apply for a religious grounds waiver, however that is additional step and the result of the waiver request isn’t guaranteed.
Another step forward by the Biden administration.
apologies if this duplicates an existing post