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USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status

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USCIS released the above announcement on January 22, 2025, announcing that effective immediately the COVID-19 vaccination requirement will bee waived for anyone applying for adjustment of status to obtain legal permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. Specifically it states that an application will not be denied for the applicant not being vaccinated … Read more

NEW USCIS POLICY: MEDICAL EXAMINATION MUST BE FILED WITH FORM I-485 APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

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USCIS is now requiring that the Form I-693 Medical Examination & Vaccination Record be submitted with the I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status to Legal Permanent Resident. Rather than issue an RFE for the Form I-693 Medical Examination, USCIS may reject the I-485 Application if it is filed without a medical. It is important to … Read more