What is the I-601, and is it optional or must it be completed to be sent with the I-485?

Regards,

-Rich

Anyone? It says its an important decision whether to send one out or not and i am really confused from what i have researched, it doesnt make any sense!

I never heard of that before but after a quick Internet search I see it is "I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility".

That means the only people who have to submit that are ones who are refused visa to USA due to some dire disease that can spread to others, or other reasons. At least, that is my understanding from the application title.

Normal people don't need to give that, none of us did.

Great to know,thank you!

As for the I-485, the medical examination has to be completed beforehand and submitted with this form, correct?

Whatabout the fingerprinting, is that arranged by the USCIS after you send out your AOS?

If you had a medical in the foreign country, it is valid for a year, so you only need to get a civil surgeon to give you a vaccination supplement, not a full medical. And yes, you include the vaccination supplement with the AOS application. (If you didn't do a full medical in the foreign country within a year, you need to have a full medical by a civil surgeon here in USA, and take any necessary vaccinations.)

Fingerprints (and photos) are called Biometrics appointment and yes, it is arranged by USCIS. Once the AOS application is accepted, you will get a letter with a date, time and place you need to go to do the biometrics.

What vaccinations will be necessary or most probable to have if having come overseas from the United Kingdom?

Regards,

-Richard

*BUMP*

I believe the requirements have changed recently, so you might need a TB skin test too (however I'm not sure). When we did the visa a year ago, the required vaccinations were MMR (two doses), Tetanus, and Varicella (two doses). If you call any civil surgeon in your area (addresses on USCIS site) they will tell you what the current requirements are.

There is a whole population of members on this site who did have to go through this process, and the very reason there is a forum dedicated to such a requirement (I am unsure what "none of us" means?)

As for it being required in this case - I think the OP needs to slow down and read the guides and the instructions on the forms.

LaL is correct, you might want to read through the information here.

I think someone has moved the thread from where he originally posted it, and thus the "none of us" comment. . .I think the OP just got confused. . .

The thread was moved to the waiver forum prior to the comment being posted. Regardless, in context, not in context, it still makes no sense, and unsure why the OP would even think he needs a 601 waiver - unless again he is misunderstanding the full process (which is likely the case judging by the questions).

"True That" LaL. . .I agree.