Updated immigration guidelines:
As of January 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for immigrants applying for lawful permanent resident status in the United States. This is the case for green card applicants filing Adjustment of Status applications from within the US, or those consular processing their immigrant visas at a consulate overseas.
However, green card applicants will still need to have a medical exam completed by a USCIS civil surgeon, and certain vaccines are still required as part of the green card process. Including:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Rotavirus
- Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Meningococcal disease
- Varicella
- Pneumococcal disease
- Influenza
In sum, U.S. green card applicants no longer need to provide proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine.