May 11

[Fogo 14]

Hello,

 

I have a question, is it true that on May 11th the US government will stop requiring to be fully vaccinated by COVID-19 vaccines before you attend medical examination?

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Fogo said:

Hello,

 

I have a question, is it true that on May 11th the US government will stop requiring to be fully vaccinated by COVID-19 vaccines before you attend medical examination?

I’ve not seen any official update actually to the immigrant requirements - looks like only non-immigrants at the moment are affected by the lift. 

[Fogo 14]

5 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

I’ve not seen any official update actually to the immigrant requirements - looks like only non-immigrants at the moment are affected by the lift. 

The reason why I asked because if this declaration 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/end-of-phe.html

 

[throwitaway 190]

1 minute ago, Fogo said:

The reason why I asked because if this declaration 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/end-of-phe.html

 

Yes, I’m aware of that recent announcement but I’m not sure it applies. 

 

“This policy change does not affect the Covid vaccination requirement for foreign nationals seeking U.S. permanent residence (green card). Until further notice, adjustment of status and immigrant visa applicants must continue to show proof of vaccination, or eligibility for an exception, in order to pass their green card medical exams. It should be noted that, in general, green card medical exams require several vaccinations that are not required for international travel. Termination of any vaccination requirement for green card medical exams would require a separate announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).“

 

That’s the closest thing I could find - but it’s from an immigration law firm, and not an official government source. If you look up “CDC Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians”, which is the guide for the immigration medicals, they haven’t made any recent announcements. 

 

I could see them clarifying this soon though.

 

 

[Fogo 14]

7 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Yes, I’m aware of that recent announcement but I’m not sure it applies. 

 

“This policy change does not affect the Covid vaccination requirement for foreign nationals seeking U.S. permanent residence (green card). Until further notice, adjustment of status and immigrant visa applicants must continue to show proof of vaccination, or eligibility for an exception, in order to pass their green card medical exams. It should be noted that, in general, green card medical exams require several vaccinations that are not required for international travel. Termination of any vaccination requirement for green card medical exams would require a separate announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).“

 

That’s the closest thing I could find - but it’s from an immigration law firm, and not an official government source. If you look up “CDC Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians”, which is the guide for the immigration medicals, they haven’t made any recent announcements. 

 

I could see them clarifying this soon though.

 

 

Thank you for this beneficial information.

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