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MMDG   106

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Hello everyone 😀

 

I was under the impression that I need to take the covid vaccine to enter  USA with my hopefully approved immigrant visa, till I read this 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html

 

sooooo will I need it or not? I’m confused.

would I be considered an immigrant? 

 

im hoping they cancel the vaccine rules soon or I would just not need it.

 

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arken   4,197

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It literally says vaccination required on that page, you just need to look at the relevant section. Copied from that page below...
 

Before You Travel to the United States

Land Travel

For information about COVID-19 requirements for land travel, visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Fact Sheet: Guidance for Travelers to Enter the U.S. at Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals.external icon

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Proof of Vaccination

   REQUIRED

Air Travel: All non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Only limited exceptions apply. Learn more about this

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

powerpuff Veteran

powerpuff   6,730

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28 minutes ago, arken said:

All non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Only limited exceptions apply. Learn more about this

OP would be considered immigrant and thus not needing the vaccine for entry but this only applies for those who received immigrant visas or green cards before COVID vaccine became part of the medical. So that part about immigrants being exempt from a COVID vaccine for entry is moot if OP must get a COVID vaccine to pass the medical 

 

 

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MMDG   106

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html#anchor_1634924936642

1 hour ago, powerpuff said:

OP would be considered immigrant and thus not needing the vaccine for entry but this only applies for those who received immigrant visas or green cards before COVID vaccine became part of the medical. So that part about immigrants being exempt from a COVID vaccine for entry is moot if OP must get a COVID vaccine to pass the medical 

Ok this makes a lot of sense! Thank you 

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Kenyan Couple   21

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2 hours ago, MMDG said:

Hello everyone 😀

 

I was under the impression that I need to take the covid vaccine to enter  USA with my hopefully approved immigrant visa, till I read this 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html

 

sooooo will I need it or not? I’m confused.

would I be considered an immigrant? 

 

im hoping they cancel the vaccine rules soon or I would just not need it.

 

You are not truly considered a PR until you have been admitted entry. You must show proof to the airlines in initial entry

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powerpuff   6,730

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4 hours ago, Kenyan Couple said:

You are not truly considered a PR until you have been admitted entry. You must show proof to the airlines in initial entry

No, you don’t. Immigrant visa holders do not need proof of a COVID vaccination even if it’s their first entry.

 

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

 

 

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AKKH   48

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Covid-19 is one of the requirements that you have to receive in your medical exam appointment. And medical exam with successful outcome is required prior your visa interview at the US embassy. 
Unless the vaccine is not available or you cannot take it due to medical reasons, you will need to get it. 

Spoiler

 

My own N400:

  • Feb 4: applied online
  • July 9: notice for biometrics 
  • August 3: biometrics done
  • October 1: notice for interview - online 
  • November 9: interview, approval recommendation, placed in line for oath ceremony 
  • November 22: notice for oath - online
  • December 8: oath ceremony 

 

My wife's case

Old Category: F21

Emailed NVC on Dec 18, 2021

New Category (on Dec 28, 2021): IR1

 

Application priority date (I 130): 03/23/2018

USCIS Approval: 08/09/2019

Welcome Letter: 10/15/2019

Submission to NVC: 02/03/2020

I-864 Rejected (minor error): 03/09/2020

Resubmission: 03/09/2020

DQ'ed: 06/19/2020 (100 days of second time)

Expedite Request NVC: 03/03/2022

Expedite Approval NVC: 03/04/2022 (15 hours)

Status Update: At NVC 03/04/2022

Expedited Approval Email: 03/08/2022

CEAC Update 2: In Transit 03/08/2022

CEAC Update 3: Ready 03/15/2022

CEAC Update 4: Ready 04/02/2022 (document uploaded)

CEAC Update 5: Ready 04/06/2022 

CEAC Update 6: Ready 04/07/2022

CEAC Update 7: Administrative Process 04/07/2022

CEAC Update 8: Issued 04/08/2022

Email from Embassy for scheduling an interview: 03/16/2022

Medical Exam: 03/25/2022

Interview (scheduled by applicant): 04/07/2022

Visa Issued: 04/08/2022

Visa Pickup: 04/11/2022

 

 

 
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