NorthernBoy

Thanks all for info!
 
Quick update:
1. Applied for Global Entry as Permanent Resident (conditional 2-yr green card)
2. Two days later after submitting application, global entry application was "conditionally approved"
3. Made appointment for global entry interview
4. Did global entry interview
5. One day later after interview, global entry application was approved! yay!
 
Thanks

Thanks all for info!
 
Quick update:
1. Applied for Global Entry as Permanent Resident (conditional 2-yr green card)
2. Two days later after submitting application, global entry application was "conditionally approved"
3. Made appointment for global entry interview
4. Did global entry interview
5. One day later after interview, global entry application was approved! yay!
 
Thanks

*** Moved from General Immigration-Related Discussion to Working & Traveling During US Immigration, where topics related to Global Entry for LPRs are discussed ***
 
 
Recent approval in the thread below --
 

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Thought I give an update:
 
Just got RFE requiring submittal of completed form I-693 (report of medical examination and vaccination record). See below for RFE letter.
 
We're planning on moving forward with getting remaining vaccination to meet the minimum requirements. Even if series of shots are required to complete vaccination, only need one shot of each required vaccine to complete I-693.
https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements
https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/vaccinations.html#anchor_1506438009968
also screenshot of table 1 below
 
Then we're going to find uscis civil surgeon to do the full examination. We're not going to debate/argue with USCIS on this since we don't know what is our chances of winning the argument. Not the best situation to be in with this RFE, but quickest solution is to complete I-693.
 
Even though our DS-3025 was complete and submitted, we still received this RFE. But, sounds like a lot of people are getting this same RFE requiring completed I-693. This is possibly due to the recently adjusted hepatitis b age requirements (which were extended to 59 years old), see forum post below.
 
 
 
 
 

We went ahead and did a new full medical, just out of caution. We had several bad experiences trying to do things with places that are listed as having civil surgeons, but ended up (thankfully!) with a guy who really REALLY knew his stuff and what was going on. He told us that USCIS actually changed their Hep B requirements this summer (it used to be a narrower age range; now it's everyone up to 60), and instead of grandfathering in everyone who had met the requirements as they stood at the time that they had their initial medical, they up and decided to just reject everyone and require them to go get new shots. Very strange that they didn't do this for the new COVID requirement, but did for Hep B (unless this was a stealth way of rejecting people who hadn't gotten a COVID shot without saying that they were rejecting people who hadn't gotten a COVID shot).
 
Concerning needing a full series or just one shot, what I've seen is that for every vaccine OTHER than COVID, the doc just needs to give you one dose, and you're good; you don't need a complete series. For COVID and COVID alone, you are required to have a "complete series" (not including booster). So, if you're someone with a pending AOS based on a K-1 medical done pre-COVID vaccine requirement and you don't have a COVID vaccine, I would recommend seriously considering finding a source where you can get one of the last few J&J shots floating around on short notice (if you get one of these letters) or just getting one of the doses of one of the other shots (so that you can get the other one on short notice). You likely won't have the requisite 28 days between shots to get both of them after you receive the letter and before it's due back to them.
 
Interestingly, the doc also noted that the CDC has changed the ages for the screening requirements on gonorrhea, but the current form doesn't reflect the changes. You might not have to do the gonorrhea test; perusing the CDC's website confirms the change, but of course, nothing on USCIS's website does. Let the battle for worst gov't agency continue forever!

Wondering if the "covid-19 vaccination requirements for foreign visitors" is applicable to K1 visa holders? or is there a NIE for K1 visa holders who are not vaccinated or are vaccinated by non-USA-approved/recognized vaccine?
 
I remember K1 visa holders were exempt from the former ban on foreign visitors entering US due to embassy giving K1 Visa holders a NIE (National Interest Exempt)
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/766388-travel-ban-k1-applicants/
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/767720-k1-exempt-from-travel-restrictions/
 
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Wondering if the "covid-19 vaccination requirements for foreign visitors" is applicable to K1 visa holders? or is there a NIE for K1 visa holders who are not vaccinated or are vaccinated by non-USA-approved/recognized vaccine?
 
I remember K1 visa holders were exempt from the former ban on foreign visitors entering US due to embassy giving K1 Visa holders a NIE (National Interest Exempt)
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/766388-travel-ban-k1-applicants/
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/767720-k1-exempt-from-travel-restrictions/
 
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Panel Physicians also accept the ones listed for emergency use by the WHO: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/covid-19-technical-instructions.html
 
The exact details for boarding flights to the US starting early November are still not available, so I won't comment on that.
See the above referenced link.

No need to submit a new application.
Yes, she can go to the office to update once she gets the EAD/AP card. 

Only after AOS is approved is when a card without that wording can be issued. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents/who-is-issued-this-document
 
In the period after EAD approval but before AOS is approved it results in the same "Valid for work only....." note that the current card has.
On Form I-485 there is an option to request a replacement SS card. If selected then after I-485 is approved SSA should issue a new card without the wording. https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-expands-partnership-with-social-security-administration