Request a vaccination waiver
Preparation assistance for requesting a waiver of immigration vaccination requirements on religious or moral grounds.
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As part of the required medical exam, Green Card applicants must show proof of certain vaccinations before USCIS will approve the case. Form I-601 is the mechanism for asking USCIS to waive that requirement when vaccination conflicts with the applicant's religious beliefs or moral convictions. The form has to be filed alongside — or shortly after — the civil surgeon's Form I-693 medical exam, and it needs to lay out the specific basis for the objection in a way USCIS can evaluate. DocPrep prepares the I-601 itself and helps organize the supporting statement and any corroborating documentation the applicant wants to submit with it.
Who this may apply to
- Green Card applicants who object to one or more required vaccines on religious grounds
- Applicants whose objection is based on a sincerely held moral conviction rather than a specific religious doctrine
- Applicants already meeting with a civil surgeon who has flagged a vaccination gap on Form I-693
What DocPrep can help prepare
- Preparing Form I-601 with the specific basis for the waiver request clearly stated
- Helping organize a personal statement explaining the nature and sincerity of the objection
- Organizing any supporting documentation the applicant chooses to submit alongside the form
- Coordinating the timing of the I-601 filing with the civil surgeon's I-693 medical exam
How it works
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Confirm the vaccination gap
Review which required vaccinations the civil surgeon has identified as missing or objected to on Form I-693.
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Identify the basis for the waiver
Determine whether the request rests on religious doctrine or a moral conviction, since the I-601 and supporting statement need to reflect that clearly.
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Prepare the I-601 and statement
Complete Form I-601 and help draft a personal statement describing the objection in the applicant's own words.
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Assemble supporting documentation
Organize any letters, records, or other evidence the applicant wants USCIS to consider alongside the form.
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Submit with the medical exam packet
File the I-601 in coordination with the I-693 so USCIS receives both as part of the same Green Card application.
Documents you may need
Requirements vary depending on your situation. Commonly requested information may include:
- Form I-693 (civil surgeon's medical exam report) noting the vaccination objection
- A personal statement describing the religious or moral basis for the objection
- Any documentation of religious affiliation or practice, if applicable
- Records showing a consistent history of declining the vaccinations in question, if available
- Green Card application receipt number or case information
Important notes
- USCIS alone decides whether a religious or moral waiver is approved, based on the evidence submitted — DocPrep does not influence or predict that outcome.
- DocPrep does not perform the medical exam or complete Form I-693; that remains the civil surgeon's role.
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Related questions
Green Card applicants generally must meet certain vaccination requirements as part of their medical exam. If you object on religious or moral grounds, Form I-601 allows you to request a waiver. We help organize the supporting documentation for your civil surgeon and USCIS. Approval of the waiver is decided solely by USCIS based on the evidence submitted.
Requirements vary by eligibility category, but commonly requested items include a copy of your approved or pending immigrant petition (such as Form I-130 or I-140), your birth certificate and passport, certified translations of any non-English civil documents, and the results of a civil surgeon medical exam (Form I-693) if you haven't completed one already. Our team will confirm the exact list for your situation after reviewing your category.
Processing times are set by USCIS, the immigration court, or the relevant government agency, not by DocPrep. You can check current USCIS processing times using our Check Status tools or on the official USCIS website.
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