Warning to new AOS applicants: submit your medical with I-485 if required

[OldUser 6,936]

Starting 02/12/2024 you're required to submit medical I-683) with I-485.

 

If you don't include it, your petition will be rejected.

 

P.S. Not everybody needs to submit I-693. If you did DS-3025 as part of K-1 process, it's still valid and all vaccinations were taken which is reflected on the form, you don't need to do I-693.

 

Personally, for K-1 filers, I'd include copy of DS-3025 with I-485 to avoid rejection just in case.

 

Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-now-requires-report-of-immigration-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record-to-be-submitted

[Leeman15251 36]

This actually makes sense. I wasn’t sure why they allowed it to be sent later anyways. This could help reduce delays later on. 

[OldUser 6,936]

2 minutes ago, Leeman15251 said:

This actually makes sense. I wasn’t sure why they allowed it to be sent later anyways. This could help reduce delays later on. 

USCIS used to be more forgiving in general. For example, you could send the forms with 0 evidence and get RFE later in the process. Right now if you do it, you'll likely get denial or NOID.

Personally, I always sent the strongest packet I could from the get go including everything, but not everybody does it.

 

The changes make sense.

[ScarletWitch6x 66]

Calling out for people who use US date format - this is effective December 2, 2024!

[chris181 2]

What about vaccine waivers? Should it be submitted at the same time as the l-485?

[Rachel n Tyler 45]

I have all vaccines except my final dose for Hep A/B due to the time between them. Should I just be safe and go to a civil surgeon?

[K1 Visa Holder 0]

 

On 12/4/2024 at 2:00 PM, Rachel n Tyler said:

I have all vaccines except my final dose for Hep A/B due to the time between them. Should I just be safe and go to a civil surgeon?

Hey what did you end up doing? I’m in the same boat as you, completed two Hep B shots and third is due in 20 days and I’m about to file my AoS based on K1 visa. Wondering if I should file now or wait to get my third shot and have a CS complete I-693 for me to file with AoS.

Edited December 10 by K1 Visa Holder

[MalloryCat 210]

4 minutes ago, K1 Visa Holder said:

Hey what did you end up doing? I’m in the same boat as you, competed 2 Hep B shots and third is due in 20 days and I’m about to file my AoS based on K1 visa . Wondering if I should file now or wait to get my third shot and have a CS complete I-693 for me to file with AoS .

you only need 1 dose of each vaccine series for AOS from a K-1 visa

 

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

"You are only required to receive a single dose of each vaccine when you visit the civil surgeon. "

Edited December 10 by MalloryCat

[Rachel n Tyler 45]

1 hour ago, K1 Visa Holder said:

 

Hey what did you end up doing? I’m in the same boat as you, completed two Hep B shots and third is due in 20 days and I’m about to file my AoS based on K1 visa. Wondering if I should file now or wait to get my third shot and have a CS complete I-693 for me to file with AoS.

Mallory linked what I'm going to use. I haven't filed yet because I've been waiting for my SSN for 4 weeks now, since I have to have one to get married in my county in Texas, yippie. But we don't need all the doses for it,thankfully!