Adjustment of Status Information: Flu vaccines and the I-693

The seasonal flu vaccine is one of the vaccines required for applicants for adjustment of status, 6 months through 18 years of age, and individuals ages 50 years or older. The receipt of the required vaccines is recorded on Form I-693, Medical Examination. Based on CDC’s information, Form I-693 may be accepted without the seasonal flu vaccine if the following conditions are met: The civil surgeon does not have the seasonal flu vaccine available; AND If Form I-693 is completed by a civil surgeon, the civil surgeon either has referred the applicant to the health department to obtain the seasonal flu vaccine, or has contacted the health department for the availability of the seasonal flu vaccine, but the health department does not have the seasonal flu vaccine available; AND The civil surgeon notates on the form, in the row for the seasonal flu vaccine of the vaccination chart, the following: “vaccine unavailable at health department” If the civil surgeon notates “vaccine unavailable at health department,” USCIS will grant a blanket waiver for the seasonal flu vaccine. Note that the form has to be properly annotated as shown above for the waiver to be granted or the form may be returned.

This is effective immediately and extends through March 31, 2010. Until further notice is given by CDC, the H1N1 influenza vaccine is not part of the vaccination requirements for purposes of Form I-693.

For assistance with filing an adjustment of status application, contact an attorney at 626-771-1078 or visit us at www.myfianceevisa.com

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