covid-19 will be a requirement (split)

[MonaMo 1]

Hi, everyone, USCIS announced that they'll require COVID vaccines for Green Card applicants.

https://twitter.com/gsiskind/status/1430245172110057476

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

4 hours ago, MonaMo said:

Hi, everyone, USCIS announced that they'll require COVID vaccines for Green Card applicants.

https://twitter.com/gsiskind/status/1430245172110057476

FYI re my point above,  the document says IF a vaccine (approved by WHO or the FDA) is available in the country concerned then it’s required.

It’s not clear to me what the actual document he posted is though, would be nice if someone has an official USCIS, DoS or CDC link.

 

 

Edited August 26, 2021 by SusieQQQ

[jan22 3,056]

Vaccination requirements are set by CDC.  I haven't been able to find an official announcement from them (or DHS or State -- but they're likely busy with Afghan evacuation, Haiti earthquake, etc).  I do find these two sources somewhat credible, and they reference a CDC announcement made less than 24 hours ago:

 

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/covid-19-vaccine-added-to-requirements-green-card-processing-effective-oct-1

 

https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/starting-october-1-cdc-requires-covid-19-vaccination-most-green-card-applicants

 

None of the official links show COVID vaccination as a requirement now, because it doesn't take effect until Oct 1st, according to these articles.  And, as others have pointed out, there will be exceptions/waivers because of unavailability, medical contra-indications, etc., if/when it becomes a requirement.

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

would be nice if someone has an official USCIS, DoS or CDC link.

Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/covid-19-technical-instructions.html

Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/covid-19-technical-instructions.html

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

24 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/covid-19-technical-instructions.html

Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/covid-19-technical-instructions.html

Well there you go...it is now official

[HRQX 4,145]

4 minutes ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

Well there you go...it is now official

"effective from October 1, 2021"

[Ontarkie 14,310]

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