This decision means that applicants will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or face requests for additional documentation or denial notices related to the lack of this requirement.
He United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an important modification in the requirements for those seeking to adjust their immigration status and obtain permanent residence (Green Card).
From now on, it will no longer be necessary to present evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by completing Form I-693, which certifies the medical examination necessary in this process.
Measurement details
This decision means that applicants will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or face requests for additional documentation or denial notices related to the lack of this requirement.
Changes planned for February
USCIS will implement other modifications starting February 10, 2025. Among them:
- Only the October 2024 version of the Form I-485necessary to process the Green Card.
- Form I-693 or a partial immunization record will be required to be included with the application. Incomplete applications could be rejected, the agency warned.
Impact on applicants
Although the elimination of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement represents a relief for some applicants, the tightening of the conditions to present updated medical documentation could complicate the procedures for those seeking to regularize their immigration status in the United States.
This change is part of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, which seeks to combine greater border control with specific adjustments to documentary requirements.
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