I693 submitted prior to entering on K1 May 2021 Is covid vaccine proof required for Aos green card interview

[iglo247 1]

My wife submitted her I693 prior to entering the US on a K1 visa in May 2021.  We have the green card interview for AOS in two weeks and aren’t sure if she is required to get the covid 19 vaccine as it wasn’t required for the medical exam prior to October 2021?

[Verrou 1,962]

What date is the surgeon sign the medical ? If its over a year, you need to re do it again 

[Timona 4,208]

I don't think COVID test is mandatory..I stand corrected. 

[Ellie_7 103]

USCIS had announced that effective October 1, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine was a required vaccine for all individuals applying for lawful permanent residency in the United States. This included individuals applying for adjustment of status before USCIS and individuals applying for immigrant visas at U.S. Consulates abroad.

 

So it seemed that someone who already applied for the green card before October 1, 2021, would not be required to have the vaccination as long as he had unexpired medical exam results that were complete at the time of the medical exam.

 

USCIS also says that regarding form I-693, an I-693 signed on or after Oct 1, 2021 would have to include the Covid vaccination.

 

This would seem as well that someone who completed his medical exam prior to the effective date would not have been required to have Covid-19 vaccination. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/covid-19-vaccination-required-for-immigration-medical-examinations

[Ellie_7 103]

Per the USCIS, an I-693 form submitted with the I-485 is valid for 2 years from the date of the surgeon's signature.

 

You can also find more here:

 

 "After the 2-year timeframe, the applicant would need to submit a new Form I-693 if USCIS has not adjudicated the Form I-485."

https://www.uscis.gov/i-693