The Covid Vaccine Requirement for Immigration

[@loveislife77]

I got the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) in 2021. At that time, 1 dose was considered fully vaccinated. Today my civil surgeon office for the i-693 form says that all I am missing now is a booster because the 1 dose isn't enough. Are they trying to get extra money from me or is it really a requirement now that J&J vaccines need booster?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

I can't easily find the answer. You can read through this: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us-appendix.html

[@ashuonline89]

I'm planning to travel from India to USA to attend a conference in September. Will stay there for about 10 days. I never had any vaccination for covid. I can't take one now because I had a heart attack last year. Can I still go to US? Please answer. Also, are there any other vaccinations to take before going to US?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

As of now you are not required to have a Covid Vaccine to visit the U.S.

[@EXSwitchback]

I'm a UK citizen looking to immigrate. I have my first two COVID vaccines (one Moderna, the other Pfizer. I don't know why they gave me two different ones either) but I absolutely DO NOT WANT THE BOOSTER JAB. I've heard if your last COVID jab was more than 12 months ago, you have to have another. I have C-PTSD which does compromise my immune system, and I had an adverse reaction to my second dose. Can I get any kind of waiver to the booster shot if I get a letter from my doctor, or am I out of luck here?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

I am not sure. Please go to the CDC immigration section and see what they say there. Good luck!

[@EXSwitchback]

Follow up to help others: you require a COVID jab if its been more than 6 months since your last. This includes the booster. No waiver is granted unless on religious grounds you reject ALL vaccines since birth. You must also provide proof of your last COVID vax. Hope this helps.

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

@@EXSwitchback Sounds right.

[@danalex2991]

I have taken a UN approved covid vaccine 3 years ago. What about the booster?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements#:~:text=You%20are%20only%20required%20to,certify%20the%20Form%20I%2D693.

[@igustisatya3802]

Exemption will cost extra $900

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

It's called a waiver and yes there is a filing fee.

[@kushalkant6656]

Hi Audra thanks for providing the useful information. I am about to file I-485 - I have received 3 Pfizer shots (2 booster was in 11-05-2021). Do I need to take the newer vaccination ?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

I don't think so but you can check the CDC requirements which have the details.

[@pinapina3520]

i went most recently they told me i used to do covid vaccine also which is i dont want

[@pinapina3520]

i am in same condition with you

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

@@pinapina3520 www.cdc.gov/immigrant-refugee-health/hcp/panel-physicians/vaccination.html#:~:text=DS%2D3025%20Form.-,COVID%2D19%20Vaccination%20Requirement,of%20the%20immigration%20medical%20examination.

[@bruce8233]

Has there been any case where exemption was approved? I don't have any vaccine of any sort since birtj. Any news on when they will drop it??

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Yes I have had one approved. No update on when they will drop the requirement.

[@laurenmartins8299]

Do you need the booster?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

No you don't. www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements#:~:text=You%20are%20only%20required%20to,certify%20the%20Form%20I%2D693.

[@PsalmsPraise]

I’m here bacuse i needed to get an immigration medical exams again as my medical exams were expired. My question is it still required to have a covid vaccination? (For immigration medical) thanks in advance 🙏🏻

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Yes it is required.

[@justAA1989]

Hi! How about if your applying for work visa?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Not required.

[@AntiochConvert]

So does this include everyone pouring in through the border?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Yes it does apply to anyone who is applying for a green card, including asylees.

[@AntiochConvert]

@@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer What if they're not "applying" for anything but entering the country illegally? The border is insecure. Why not just enter the country that way? This is logic so simple that a child can understand it. Spare me the legalese.

[@mohdsumair3461]

Does the immigrant who is under 18 requires covid vaccine?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Typically yes unless it is contraindicated.

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[@Meow-ej3xp]

Hey ma’am, I have a F2A us immigration interview in India in July. But I haven’t taken covid vaccine and covid vaccines are now not available in India. Will that be a problem?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Yes, they may postpone your approval until you can get the vaccine.

[@silasferreira9647]

The waiver is the I-601?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

Yes.

[@abark]

Any expectation that the requirement for immigrant visas will ever be dropped?

[@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167]

I don't think so

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

@@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167 It may be dropped this year, but I haven't heard any news recently.

[@gabers2112]

​@@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer What is your source for it may be dropped this year?

[@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyer]

@@gabers2112 News from last year.