Immigration News - Form I-693, Immigration medical examination and vaccination record, Immigration policy 2025, USCIS, Work authorization Trump, United States United States | COVID-19 vaccination requirements waived for certain AOS applicants Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) January 23, 2025 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that effective Jan. 22, it will waive the requirement to present documentation of COVID-19 vaccination(s) for certain adjustment of status (AOS) applicants. Key Points: USCIS is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for AOS to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not deny any AOS application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.