ANNOUNCEMENT: USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Notice Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Effective Date: Jan. 22, 2025

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USCIS will no longer require proof of Covid vaccine for adjustment of status applicants.  

ALERT: Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS waives any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination.  USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.

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