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USCIS Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Waived for Adjustment of Status Applications
ByRebecca Kroll Date Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS has announced significant changes to the adjustment of status process for lawful permanent residency. Applicants for adjustment of status will no longer be required to provide documentation proving they have received the COVID-19 vaccination on Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. This update simplifies the adjustment…

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USCIS Announces Revised Form I-485: Key Updates and Deadlines
ByRebecca Kroll Date Last Updated: December 29, 2025

USCIS has introduced a revised version of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as part of an initiative to streamline processes and reduce the burden on applicants. Released on Dec. 10, 2024, the updated form includes significant changes to requirements and instructions, making the adjustment of status process more efficient. Starting…

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USCIS Update: Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Now Required with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
ByRebecca Kroll Date Last Updated: December 12, 2025

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a critical update affecting applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Effective immediately, specific applicants must now include Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485. Failure to do so may result in the rejection…

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VAWA Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Abuse Victims
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: May 1, 2025

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a pathway for immigrants who are victims of abuse by certain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to seek safety and stability in the form of a U.S. Green Card. Here’s an overview of the eligibility requirements and the application process for navigating this delicate situation.

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USCIS Revises Form I-693 Validity: Indefinite Validity
ByJeremy Richards Date Last Updated: December 29, 2025

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduces a significant update to the validity period of Form I-693, offering indefinite use for properly completed forms signed on or after November 1, 2023. This article covers the new policy, its background, and what it means for applicants.

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Form I-693

USCIS Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Waived for Adjustment of Status Applications

USCIS Announces Revised Form I-485: Key Updates and Deadlines

VAWA Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Abuse Victims

USCIS Revises Form I-693 Validity: Indefinite Validity

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