The requirement goes into effect on October 1 and will apply prospectively to all Forms I-693 signed by physicians “on or after that date.”
The US government will require applicants for permanent residence and other visas to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from October 1, the Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on Tuesday. .
This announcement follows the one made in this regard by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 17.
In this way, USCIS will ask applicants subject to the immigration medical examination to complete the series of anti-vaccine vaccines (either one or two doses, depending on the manufacturer of the serum) and provide the relevant documentation. .
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The requirement goes into effect on October 1 and will apply prospectively to all Forms I-693 signed by physicians “on or after that date.”
Generally, people applying to become permanent legal residents must undergo a medical examination to show that they are free from any condition that might make them inadmissible for health-related reasons, and must document the results. on Form I-693.
The rule excludes children applying for immigrant visas, for whom vaccines against COVID-19 are not recommended because of their age, and for people who for health reasons cannot receive the vaccine.
Applicants for permanent residence in countries where COVID-19 vaccines are not available will also be exempt.
In addition, exemptions are considered for applicants with religious or moral objections to receiving the vaccine.
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