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All AOS applicants that didn’t come on underlying petition (like I-129f) are interviewed.

Beneficiary goes to interview alone - that's the normal way.

USC can change their address via I-865 (complete, print, sign, mail-in) even if you have yet to submit an I-864 (done it twice already). You'll get a hard copy confirmation via mail.

Send in I-865 even if you never completed I-864. That will update your address. (done this twice when we moved for I-130 for sibling petition, visa number still not available which means I have yet to do a I-864)

I'd print that and have it with you and also include that in your I-693 (you're coming in on K1 and K2, correct?) come AOS time. BTW, I'd love to see the verbiage from CDC on this - could you DM me minus any personal info?

NIV - non-immigrant visa. You can always do I-601 for covid shots - others on Vj have successfully done it (for covid shots and/or other vaccines) - try the waivers subforum. You can do it on religious and/or moral grounds.

K-1 is non-immigrant so you can refuse it under I'll get it in the US but the current problem is getting into the US as they've extended rules for NIV to April. Hopefully those rules are rescinded soon as there's some indication the administration is ready (finally) to end the emergency rules on covid that they've been extending every 90 days most recently last Wednesday. If your spouse is a military service member use any and all exemptions available to you.

By the time interview rolls around they will be.

Well that prior petition is gone now. You need to file a new I-130. Will be different visa category and more waiting time. No, there's nothing to allow him to stay in the US - he needs to comply with the terms of his current tourist visa.

Ok, here it is: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html/#us-residents So, no, panel-physicians shouldn't be requiring covid shots for immigrants even if it's listed on the medical exam. Whoever had it by choice fine, but can't push it on folks if they don't want it. You bring this printout with you to the panel-physician, they'll leave that part of medical exam blank, no repercussions. Person did this in November 2022 and visa was issued no delay. Immigrants and Other Non-affected Persons The Presidential Proclamation and CDC’s Amended Order do not apply to immigrants (including Special Immigrant Visa holders). An immigrant is any non-U.S. citizen who has a visa listed in “Immigrant Visa Categories” on the U.S. Department of State’s webpage Directory of Visa Categories; it does not include K nonimmigrant visa holders, who are Covered Individuals (see below). The Presidential Proclamation and CDC’s Amended Order have no effect on several non-U.S. citizens, including: Non-U.S. citizens eligible for asylum; Non-U.S. citizens eligible for withholding of removal; Non-U.S. citizens eligible for protection under the regulations issued pursuant to the legislation implementing the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; Non-U.S. citizens admitted to the United States as refugees; Persons with a visa 92 or 93 (Follow-to-Join) status; and Non-U.S. citizens granted parole into the United States. NOTE: Certain categories of non-U.S. citizens, including immigrant visa applicants/holders, refugees, parolees, and asylees, and those seeking to enter the United States by land or sea travel may be subject to separate COVID-19 vaccination requirements. These individuals are advised to consult and become familiar with all applicable U.S. requirements for entry.

Stay tuned, I've got some official links I'm waiting on from an individual that should help with covid-19 shots. It's clearly not required from immigrants but obviously this information hasn't trickled down to panel-physicians and one has to raise it and fight it all the way through.

Yes, they said they all want to be issued at the same time.

I'm way past immigration but still active on here. I've been questioning the need for covid shots for a long time now - they're still EUA and proper informed consent is not given but things just shoved in immigrants' faces - comply or don't get in. Per https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/covid-19-technical-instructions.html one can do religious OR MORAL conviction waiver (I-601) with USCIS. If I were an intending immigrant I'd certainly pause immigrant visa for however long it takes to get the I-601 waiver. Do read through the technical instructions as you have options. Good luck! Not age-appropriate For COVID-19 vaccines, the age at which a particular vaccine can be administered differs by formulation. If the applicant is younger than the lowest age limit set by the US FDA or WHO for the approved COVID-19 vaccine formulations in use, this blanket waiver should be documented. At this time, the WHO has only approved vaccines for people 18 years of age and older; however, the US FDA has authorized Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use in children. Therefore, vaccination is required for applicant children if available to them in the country of the exam. If, in the country where the exam is performed, there is an age restriction (for example, the vaccine is only being given to people over the age of 18 and the applicant is younger than 18), this blanket waiver should be documented.

A son of a friend of ours had this - the rest of the family was good to go but he was in admin processing. Family of course opted to wait until AP was over for everyone to get their visas - took a bit over 3,5 months. They're all in the US now.

Wouldn't the medical doctor mark it as not age appropriate if it's not routinely given? That completes the requirement. You can also refuse on religious grounds and file I-601 - may take a bit longer but it's approved. (disclaimer - neither of my USC kids had the shots and never will no matter what FDA/CDC says)

There are American universities/branches in UAE, why not go there?

Wait. Like everyone else. They're still digging through the backlog and Addis was actually on ordered departure for a while.

US embassies and consulates have listings of local medical providers that speak English - listing is not an endorsement. I’d also google city name plus medical bio lab or similar verbiage for tests.

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These days if you bring a document they won't take it but tell you to upload it in CEAC after giving you a 221g. I-864 satisfies all requirements, they'll probably say it's just a mistake and will go with submitted I-864.

We're overseas in M East and my visit with a specialist was $42 (US educated, US board certified). Called up on Sunday, asked for appointment on Tuesday - confirmed right away. No wait times, great communication skills, and doctor's cell and email provided on business cards.

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Well newborns also need medical exam and oftentimes local medical exam office won’t schedule it until you have the visa number/appointment for child. Kind of catch 22. Why not contact the embassy where they’ll interview with your NVC number in subject line plus adding a derivative and provide all details and ask for next steps.

This - you can self-order any test you want but it will be at a cost. I’d look to see what’s most prevalent lab close to you and check out their website for self-order tests.

You want the child to immigrate as well? Yes, you need to get him added. Warning: if you’re anywhere near naturalization - make no further steps to include taking oath UNTIL your family members are in the US. If You take oath before family is with immigrant visas and in the US you will have to do two additional I-130s for children and have to wait for USCIS/NVC/Embassy processes to be over.