Who Handles Religious Exemptions for Medical Exam? [split topic]

[Kissima123 11]

It would be nice if you (and others who ask for info) share your timeline so that others can use that info.

[Bog-can 6]

I am also applying for I-601 waiver for the vaccines for religious objections .  I told the doctor at the medical and he noted it on my medical form.    The consulate already knew I was applying for a waiver.  I didn’t have to tell them.  The interview went well but I  was refused (denied) the immigrant visa at the consulate interview for  not completing the vaccines and deemed “inadmissible”.  I mailed my waiver this week.  I have heard of recent vaccine approvals a few months ago even for someone (AOS processing) who had vaccines not that long ago.  I am praying it will be approved as a matter of discretion based on my sincere beliefs.   If the waiver is denied,  does that mean you are banned entry as an immigrant and non-immigrant? 

[Redro 4,601]

16 minutes ago, Bog-can said:

I am also applying for I-601 waiver for the vaccines for religious objections .  I told the doctor at the medical and he noted it on my medical form.    The consulate already knew I was applying for a waiver.  I didn’t have to tell them.  The interview went well but I  was refused (denied) the immigrant visa at the consulate interview for  not completing the vaccines and deemed “inadmissible”.  I mailed my waiver this week.  I have heard of recent vaccine approvals a few months ago even for someone (AOS processing) who had vaccines not that long ago.  I am praying it will be approved as a matter of discretion based on my sincere beliefs.   If the waiver is denied,  does that mean you are banned entry as an immigrant and non-immigrant? 

Right now you can't enter the US as a non-immigrant if you haven't received the COVID vaccine. 

But, that might change in the future.

 

 Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide. These new restrictions will apply to non-U.S. individuals who are traveling for both essential and non-essential reasons. They will not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals.

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/20/dhs-require-non-us-individual-travelers-entering-united-states-land-ports-entry-and

 

If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html

 

[Family 3,508]

21 minutes ago, Bog-can said:

have heard of recent vaccine approvals a few months ago even for someone (AOS processing) who had vaccines not that long ago.  I am praying it will be approved as a matter of discretion based on my sincere beliefs.   If the waiver is denied,  does that mean you are banned entry as an immigrant and non-immigrant? 

Thank you for sharing news from the frontline. Yes on refusal to both Immigrant and non immigrant, unless there is a change.

[Bog-can 6]

3 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

Right now you can't enter the US as a non-immigrant if you haven't received the COVID vaccine. 

But, that might change in the future.

 

 Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide. These new restrictions will apply to non-U.S. individuals who are traveling for both essential and non-essential reasons. They will not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals.

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/20/dhs-require-non-us-individual-travelers-entering-united-states-land-ports-entry-and

 

If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html

 

I hope the border is reopened soon.  I am asking about entry assuming the Covid travel restrictions are lifted .  

[Bog-can 6]

5 minutes ago, Family said:

Thank you for sharing news from the frontline. Yes on refusal to both Immigrant and non immigrant, unless there is a change.

My lawyer told me that I am only denied visa and will be able to enter as non-immigrant.  I am so confused .  I have a valid work visa .  

Edited April 1, 2022 by Bog-can

[Family 3,508]

1 minute ago, Bog-can said:

hope the border is reopened soon.  I am asking about entry assuming the Covid travel restrictions are lifted .  

You will most likely have problems crossing as Visitor , since clearly having immigrant intent-ions. 

[Family 3,508]

1 hour ago, Bog-can said:

have a valid work visa .  

Your valid work visa will be fine ,  forgive me I did not catch that and now I also noticed you’re  Canadian, so once borders have no COVID restrictions, neither will you. Your attorney was right. 

[Bog-can 6]

11 minutes ago, Family said:

Your valid work visa will be fine ,  forgive me I did not catch that and now I also noticed you’re  Canadian, so once borders have no COVID restrictions, neither will you. Your attorney was right. 

Thanks for the clarification!  There’s a lot of confusing info out there.  

[Family 3,508]

3 minutes ago, Bog-can said:

Thanks for the clarification!  There’s a lot of confusing info out there.  

Please stay and post on VJ your own experience and I think u need to do a timeline so others may ask u for hel on WHAT your waiver submission consisted of and anything in between. Maybe you can start a thread on the topic. Good luck 

[Jer50 13]

On 4/1/2022 at 10:39 AM, Family said:

Please stay and post on VJ your own experience and I think u need to do a timeline so others may ask u for hel on WHAT your waiver submission consisted of and anything in between. Maybe you can start a thread on the topic. Good luck 

The Interview was completed on Monday. Two of the staff were clueless on the waiver policy. Finally had a competent women who understood. She explained if the waiver response is past 6 months we will have to pay/complete a second medical as they are only valid for 6 months. So now we wait.

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1 minute ago, Jer50 said:

The Interview was completed on Monday. Two of the staff were clueless on the waiver policy. Finally had a competent women who understood. She explained if the waiver response is past 6 months we will have to pay/complete a second medical as they are only valid for 6 months. So now we wait.

So, you do not have to complete a new waiver? The one you already submitted is fine? 

[Family 3,508]

8 minutes ago, Jer50 said:

The Interview was completed on Monday. Two of the staff were clueless on the waiver policy. Finally had a competent women who understood. She explained if the waiver response is past 6 months we will have to pay/complete a second medical as they are only valid for 6 months. So now we wait.

Thank you for returning w update!
1. Did you get the Refusal Letter?
2. If so send a copy as” Supplemental Filing to I-601  case #xxxx”

3. Did the more knowledgeable officer take your copy of the I-601 and payment receipt?
4. Is Medical Examiner going to give u a copy of the I-693 ( as he ultimately sent to emabsy)?

[Jer50 13]

26 minutes ago, Family said:

Thank you for returning w update!
1. Did you get the Refusal Letter?
2. If so send a copy as” Supplemental Filing to I-601  case #xxxx”

3. Did the more knowledgeable officer take your copy of the I-601 and payment receipt?
4. Is Medical Examiner going to give u a copy of the I-693 ( as he ultimately sent to emabsy)?

Received a refusal memo

No

Yes provided a copy of I-601 with proof of payment

Working with Medical Examiner

[Jer50 13]

42 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

So, you do not have to complete a new waiver? The one you already submitted is fine? 

Correct..no issue about submitting one week to US prior to interview