Vaccine requirement?!

[HRQX 4,145]

33 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Genuine question. The OP is applying for K1 visa, which is non immigrant. My understanding is only immigrant visa applicants need to get the COVID vaccine.

There technically is the "K Visa applicant electing not to be vaccinated at this examination" box on DS-3025:

 

But both DOS and DHS prefer it to be resolved before the K-1 holder enters the US: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09fam/09fam030202.html "Since applicants for K visas are essentially intending immigrants, a complete medical examination is required in every case. (See 9 FAM 502.7-3(C)(3). As nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, fiancé(e) visa applicants technically are not subject to the INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) vaccination requirement. However, we (the Department of State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have agreed that medical exams for fiancé(e) visa applicants should include the vaccination assessment as a matter of expediency. Therefore, you should make every effort to encourage fiancé(e) visa applicants to meet the vaccination requirements before admission to the United States. Nevertheless, you may not refuse K-visa applicants for refusing to meet the vaccination requirements."

Edited September 17, 2021 by HRQX

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[philipbla 0]

My fiancé has his K1 visa interview at the Managua US embassy next week. He would like to get the COVID vaccine but the only one available in Nicaragua is the Cuban Sovereign one, not on the CDC or WHO approved list. As I understand it, he has two options. 1, assuming his visa is approved, travel to the US before November 8 when the vaccine requirement comes into effect at the airport (currently just a negative PCR test is needed). Or 2, get a medical waiver stating that the vaccine is not routinely available in the country (which may carry no weight at the point of entry after Nov 8). Backup options include moving to Costa Rica for long enough to get the right vaccine there, or fly to Canada or Mexico and drive across the land border. 
 

no one seems to be offering a workaround or clear solution to this rapidly closing door conundrum. Any suggestions?

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

44 minutes ago, philipbla said:

or fly to Canada or Mexico

*fly to Mexico

 

Canada has strict rules: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada