Updated Medical for AOS Interview?

[PatSquared 57]

Hi everyone,

 

We are preparing for our interview, which is scheduled on May 18. I know this has been discussed throughout VJ, but wanted to see if anyone who completed their interviews recently have encountered issues with your DS-3025 vaccination records, since the new COVID vaccine requirement was put in place? My husband was a K1 visa holder and had his medical done in Oct. 2019. We filed for AOS at the end of April 2020 - well before the medical's one-year mark. I know of an April filer who was asked to do a new medical despite meeting these same requirements, so I'm curious if anyone else was asked to do the same thing.

 

Right now, we're just planning to bring my husband's DS-3025 and COVID vaccination card.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

If they ask for an I-693  just to record Covid shots, I would certainly debate it with the officer. Tell them the hassle and expense with most requiring a new full exam despite what the instructions say.  They surely can look at the CDC card and know he is in compliance.

 

The policy update on Covid immunization. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20210914-COVIDVaccinationRequirement.pdf

[PatSquared 57]

5 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

If they ask for an I-693  just to record Covid shots, I would certainly debate it with the officer. Tell them the hassle and expense with most requiring a new full exam despite what the instructions say.  They surely can look at the CDC card and know he is in compliance.

 

The policy update on Covid immunization. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20210914-COVIDVaccinationRequirement.pdf

Since we applied well before Oct. 2021, are we exempt from this new policy? I wish they spelled things out more and didn’t leave room for confusion.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, PatSquared said:

Since we applied well before Oct. 2021, are we exempt from this new policy? I wish they spelled things out more and didn’t leave room for confusion.

Yes, somewhat vague but it alludes to the fact that the officer can grant a blanket waiver for medical dates prior to Oct 2021.