covid vaccination Using I-601 to exempt from Covid vaccination

[ViolinTeacher 0]

Do you have any experience or advice on how to use the I-601 waiver to exempt from vaccination requirements? In the I-601 form Section 212(g)(2)(C), it says you must establish with evidence that you are opposed to vaccinations in any form, that your objection is based on religious beliefs or moral convictions, and that your convictions are sincere. What is your experience with the vaccination requirements and the I-601 waiver?

[Crazy Cat 41,984]

A member just posted, a few days ago, that he was able to successfully obtain a vaccine waiver.  I think he said it took a year for approval, and it cost him about $1400 (including attorney fees).  My question was (and still is), how do you plan to address the Covid vaccine requirement which will soon be in place for all Foreign nationals entering the US?  As far as I know, the I-601 only addresses the immigration matter. I don't know if a moral waiver is as good as a medical waiver. Good luck. 

Edited October 17, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[Boiler 45,733]

No information about Covid, too new.

 

Others have certainly filed a waiver and obtained approval for other vaccine requirements, so definitely can be done.

[Mannydude22 47]

if you need help OP, message me.. my wife got her vaccine waiver approved.

[Jer50 13]

My wife will be scheduled soon for her interview and does not wish to take the COVID Jab for religious reasons. Should the 601 form be filed prior to or after? There is an additional 960.00 fee?

 

Many Thanks

[Boiler 45,733]

No harm in having the Packet ready to go, and yes there is a filing fee.

[christopherc819 0]

On 10/17/2021 at 1:02 PM, Crazy Cat said:

A member just posted, a few days ago, that he was able to successfully obtain a vaccine waiver.  I think he said it took a year for approval, and it cost him about $1400 (including attorney fees).  My question was (and still is), how do you plan to address the Covid vaccine requirement which will soon be in place for all Foreign nationals entering the US?  As far as I know, the I-601 only addresses the immigration matter. I don't know if a moral waiver is as good as a medical waiver. Good luck. 

Had exactly the same thoughts! However on the CDC website it says that it’s is not applicable (vaccine to travel to the USA) if you are in possession of an immigrant visa. There is a list of visas that apply in that category.

hope that helps clear that one up, although I guess as always it can be subject to change.