Mes examens médicaux sont-ils corrects ?

Angelica Rice • January 18, 2024

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       Dans le cadre de la procédure de demande d'ajustement de statut (formulaire I-485) ou de la procédure de demande de visa d'immigrant (si le demandeur fait sa demande depuis l'étranger), l'USCIS exige que tous les demandeurs soient correctement vaccinés et que le formulaire I-693 d'examen médical, dûment rempli par un chirurgien civil ou un médecin agréé par l'USCIS, soit soumis à l'USCIS dans une enveloppe scellée.


       Malheureusement, de nombreux demandeurs et praticiens de l'immigration sont souvent confrontés à des situations où le chirurgien ou le médecin autorisé n'a pas effectué correctement l'examen médical, ce qui a eu des conséquences préjudiciables pour leur processus d'ajustement, notamment le refus de leur demande de formulaire I-485 ou de leur demande de visa d'immigrant.


      Tout d'abord, le chirurgien civil ou le médecin du groupe doit fournir au demandeur une copie des résultats de l'examen médical qui sont mis sous scellés et transmis à l'USCIS. De cette manière, le demandeur et/ou son avocat en droit de l'immigration peuvent consulter et vérifier les résultats avant d'envoyer l'enveloppe scellée à l'USCIS. Cela évitera que des examens médicaux remplis par erreur soient envoyés à l'USCIS et réduira les risques que le formulaire I-485 soit refusé ou qu'il subisse d'autres conséquences négatives en raison d'un examen médical défectueux.


      Deuxièmement, le demandeur ou son avocat spécialisé en droit de l'immigration (s'il en a un) doit examiner la copie de l'examen médical qui lui a été remis et s'assurer qu'il est conforme aux exigences de l'USCIS et du CDC en matière de vaccination. Ces exigences peuvent être consultées sur les sites web suivants:


https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/vaccinations.html


La loi sur l'immigration et la nationalité (INA)¹ précise que les vaccins suivants doivent être administrés ou effectués dans le cadre de l'examen médical:


  • Oreillons, rougeole, rubéole;
  • Polio;
  • Toxines tétanique et diphtérique;²
  • Coqueluche;
  • Haemophilius influenza type B; et 
  • Hépatite B.
  • Le CDC exige les vaccins supplémentaires suivants pour les besoins de l'immigration:
  • Varicelle;
  • Grippe;
  • Pneumonie à pneumocoques;
  • Rotavirus;
  • Hépatite A;
  • méningocoque; et
  • COVID-19.


      Si le demandeur n'a reçu aucun des vaccins énumérés et que les vaccins sont appropriés à son âge et à son état de santé, le demandeur présente une condition de catégorie A et est interdit de territoire. En règle générale, toutes les rangées de vaccins appropriés à l'âge du demandeur doivent comporter au moins une entrée pour que l'on puisse considérer que l'évaluation a été correctement effectuée. Toutefois, la vaccination COVID-19 (exigée à partir du 1er octobre 2021) diffère en ce sens que le demandeur doit compléter toute la série de vaccins (une ou deux doses en fonction de la formulation).³


     Afin de déterminer quels vaccins sont "adaptés à l'âge", le chirurgien civil ou le médecin du groupe doit se référer au tableau des besoins en vaccins figurant dans les instructions techniques de vaccination du CDC. Voir ce tableau ci-dessous⁴ :


      Si vous avez des questions sur les examens médicaux requis par l'USCIS ou si votre formulaire I-693 a été correctement rempli, veuillez contacter notre bureau pour obtenir de l'aide dès aujourd'hui !


¹ Voir INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii).

² Les demandeurs qui ont terminé la série initiale DTP/DTaP/DT ou Td/Tdap doivent recevoir une injection de rappel Td/Tdap tous les 10 ans. Si la dernière dose a été administrée il y a plus de 10 ans, le demandeur doit se faire vacciner, sinon il est interdit de territoire en vertu de l'article INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) de la loi américaine sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés.

³ Pour plus d'informations, y compris les exigences actuelles en matière de dosage pour l'examen médical des immigrants, voir les CDC Requirements for Immigrant Medical Examinations (exigences des CDC pour les examens médicaux des immigrants) : COVID-19 Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons (Instructions techniques pour les chirurgiens civils).

⁴ https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/vaccinations.html


Ce blog n'est pas destiné à fournir des conseils juridiques et rien ici ne doit être interprété comme établissant une relation avocat-client. Veuillez prendre rendez-vous avec un avocat spécialisé en droit de l'immigration avant d'agir sur la base de toute information lue ici.

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UPDATE: Federal Court Postpones DHS Rule Eliminating “Duration of Status” (D/S)

By Juliana LaMendola • September 22, 2026
On September 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security , halting the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule that was scheduled to eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) on September 15, 2026. As a result of this nationwide order, DHS is blocked from enforcing fixed periods of admission for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I media representatives while the litigation moves forward. Because the current “duration of status” framework remains in full effect, F, J, and I visa holders are not required to file Form I-539 extension of stay applications to remain in valid status beyond program end dates at this time. Furthermore, restrictions on academic transfers, constraints on enrolling in second programs at the same degree level, 240-day caps on continued employment while extensions are pending, and shortened grace periods do not apply during the injunction. F-1 nonimmigrants retain the full 60-day post-completion grace period, and J-1 holders maintain their 30-day grace period. However, please note that this preliminary injunction is not a final ruling invalidating the rule , and a status conference is scheduled for October 2, 2026, to determine next steps in the litigation. Immediate Practice Tips: Inspect I-94 Travel Records Upon Reentry: F, J, and I visa holders currently admitted under D/S retain their status and should continue to be readmitted under D/S following international travel until the injunction is lifted. However, because the I-94 record controls legal stay, travelers must inspect their CBP-issued Form I-94 immediately upon reentry to confirm the "Admit Until Date" states "D/S" rather than a specific expiration date. If a specific date is mistakenly recorded, contact a local CPB Deferred Inspection Site. Notify HR and Review Workplace Compliance: Employers sponsoring F-1 or J-1 employees should inform HR and hiring managers that the September 15 fixed-period rule is postponed and standard D/S rules govern. This development does not alter standard filing windows or Form I-9 verification procedures for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT extensions.  Maintain Operational Readiness and Defer Unnecessary Filings: Visa holders and employers should defer travel or filing strategy decisions made solely in anticipation of the fixed-admission rule. Because DHS may appeal or the court could alter the timeline on short notice, institutions and visa holders should maintain readiness to adjust plans if implementation resumes. There are many evolving components to this litigation. If you are an F-1, J-1, or I visa holder, sponsoring institution, or employer, you should proactively coordinate with your international student office and legal counsel to protect your status and monitor upcoming court proceedings.

DHS Final Rule Eliminating “Duration of Status” (D/S): Practice Tips and Transition Procedures

By Juliana LaMendola • September 3, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule eliminating the longstanding "duration of status" (D/S) policy for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing it with a fixed period of admission effective September 15, 2026. This rule requires that those who need additional time to complete their programs must file Form I-539 with USCIS or travel abroad and seek to reenter to extend their authorized period of stay. F and J visa holders present in the U.S. and in valid status on September 15, 2026, will be allowed to remain in the United States until the Program End Date listed on their current Form I-20 (for F-1s) or Form DS-2019 (for J-1s), up to a maximum of four years (until September 15, 2030) plus a 60-day grace period for F-1s and a 30-day grace period for J-1s, without filing an Extension of Status request with USCIS. However, this safety net only applies while staying in the U.S.; international travel and subsequent reentry after September 15, 2026 will result in readmission under the new rule with an I-94 that expires on the Program End Date or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expiration, but no later than four-years after their date of re-entry. Additionally, once re-admitted under the new rules, F-1s will only receive a 30-day grace period. Immediate Practice Tips: Any F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant currently in the U.S. who plans to change programs, start a new degree level, or needs more time to complete their studies must work with their school or program sponsor to update their SEVIS record and receive an extended Form I-20 or DS-2019 before September 15, 2026. Eligible F-1 students should submit their post-completion OPT or STEM OPT work authorization applications (Form I-765) before September 15, 2026, to secure their status and drastically reduce the likelihood of needing a Form I-539 extension application. Any F-1 student who is eligible to apply for OPT or STEM OPT before March 18, 2027, should do so as soon as they are eligible to file their Form I-765. Since F-1s can file OPT applications up to 90 days in advance of graduation, F-1 students graduating before June 15,2027, should be able to file their OPT applications before March 18, 2027, and should do so to avoid also having to file Form I-539 to extend their stay. Thus, most F-1 students graduating in December 2026 and May/June 2027 should be able to take advantage of the transition rule’s delay in having to file Form I-539 applications and should only need to file Form I-765 to apply for OPT. Incoming F-1 and J-1 students who can enter the United States before the September 15, 2026 effective date (within the permissible 30-day window prior to their program start) should do so to benefit from the transition rules, including the full 60-day F-1 grace period and deferred extension requirements. Students (F-1 and J-1) who are planning international travel should return before the effective date if possible to preserve their transition benefits.  There are many parts of the rule that are not discussed here. If you are currently an F-1 or J-1 visa holder, you should proactively coordinate with your institutions and international office to protect your status and stay informed.

USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Public Charge Rules

By Kris Quadros-Ragar • August 27, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance detailing how officers will evaluate "public charge" inadmissibility for individuals applying for green cards through adjustment of status. This update follows a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule that rescinds the 2022 public charge regulations. The new policy takes effect on September 18, 2026 , and applies to all green card applications (Form I-485) postmarked or submitted on or after that date. Who Is Subject to the Public Charge Rule? Most family-based and employment-based green card applicants will be subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility. This includes spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as well as most employment visa preference categories, investors, and diversity visa applicants. Certain categories remain explicitly exempt under immigration law. These include: Asylees and refugees Victims of human trafficking (T visa) or crime (U visa) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners Special Immigrant Juveniles Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants Certain military-related applicants and other designated humanitarian groups How USCIS Will Make Determinations USCIS officers will evaluate whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge by reviewing the totality of their circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Key factors include: Five Statutory Factors: Age, health, family status, assets/financial resources, and education or skills. Affidavit of Support: Submission of Form I-864 executed by a sponsor. Use of Public Benefits: USCIS will look at means-tested public benefits, such as cash assistance for income maintenance, housing assistance, food stamps (SNAP), or college financial aid. Note on timing: For benefits received before September 18, 2026, USCIS will only consider public cash assistance for income maintenance and long-term institutionalization at government expense. For benefits received on or after September 18, 2026, the broader consideration of all listed means-tested benefits will apply. Public Charge Bonds If an officer determines that an applicant is inadmissible solely on public charge grounds, USCIS may issue a Notice of Intent to Deny that invites the applicant to post a public charge bond using Form I-945. If an invited applicant successfully posts the required cash or surety bond, USCIS may approve the application for permanent residence. Public charge bonds can only be submitted if explicitly invited by USCIS. Santos Lloyd Law Firm will continue to monitor immigration developments closely and provide updates as further implementation details are released. For more information, please access: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-issues-guidance-on-making-public-charge-inadmissibility-determination
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