USCIS Holding Certain Cases in Abeyance Due to Changes in Medical Exam Requirements

By Carlos • November 30, 2009

H-1B physicians The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reported recently that it is temporarily holding the processing of applications for permanent residence (green cards) in abeyance in due to the fact that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) removed herpes zoster (Zoster) and human papillomavirus (HPV) from the list of required vaccinations for immigration purposes. The new rule is effective December 14, 2009.

Rules for Medical Exams for Immigrant Visas Relaxed

Categories: Announcements, Green Cards
Tags: Green Cards, immigrant visas, immigration medical exams, medical exams, medical exams for green cards

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Carlos

Carlos Bajana, Jr. is an immigration law consultant with 14 years of experience in immigration law practice and procedure. Before joining the firm in 2004, Carlos worked for several internationally known immigration law firms in New York City. Carlos is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French.