Health Requirements for Traveling and Immigrating to the USA - Do I need to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
Monica Zafra • October 19, 2023
The current Administration ended the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers on May 11, 2023, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ended. Starting May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine in order to board a flight to the United States. Seen here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/the-biden-administration-will-end-covid-19-vaccination-requirements-for-federal-employees-contractors-international-travelers-head-start-educators-and-cms-certified-facilities/
However, a noncitizen who applies for an immigrant visa abroad, or an individual seeking to adjust status to lawful permanent resident (green card holder) while in the United States, is required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Seen here with the required list of vaccinations, COVID-19 being one of them:
https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements
COVID-19 requirements are an ongoing changing situation, but at this time, this is the policy of the United States.
This blog is not intended to be legal advice and nothing here should be construed as establishing an attorney client relationship. Please schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney before acting on any information read here.
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