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No. Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS has waived the requirement that adjustment of status applicants provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination with their Form I-693 medical exam. USCIS will not issue Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny, or deny applications solely for lacking COVID-19 vaccination documentation.

Under the updated policy, applicants no longer need to show they received the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the immigration medical exam for adjustment of status. Other required vaccinations on Form I-693 remain in place, but documentation of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for approval.

You should bring the original documents you submitted with your application and any supporting papers. This usually includes your interview appointment notice, passport or ID, birth or marriage certificates, tax records or pay stubs, and any USCIS notices you received. Having well-organized originals helps the officer verify everything quickly.

If you are not comfortable speaking English, you can bring an interpreter. The interpreter must not be involved in your case, like a spouse or family sponsor. This ensures you can clearly understand and answer questions during the interview.

You should consider an immigration lawyer anytime your case involves complex rules, detailed paperwork, court proceedings, or risks of denial or removal. Lawyers are especially useful for visa applications, family sponsorship, asylum claims, appeals, and any situation where errors could delay or harm your outcome.

An experienced immigration attorney guides you through the complicated legal system, ensures all forms and evidence are accurate and complete, helps pick the right visa type, and prepares you for challenges like RFEs or interviews. This expert support increases the likelihood of approval and avoids common mistakes that lead to denials.

The Supreme Court decision in Department of State v. Muñoz confirmed that U.S. citizens cannot challenge consular decisions denying spousal visas in federal court. This means the Department of State’s visa decisions remain largely final, and judicial review of those denials is very limited.

Because consular decisions on family visas are now even harder to contest in court, some couples may face longer separations and fewer options if a visa is denied. It’s more important than ever to prepare complete and accurate documentation and work with experienced counsel to avoid pitfalls in the application process.