U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in a policy alert that it has updated guidance in its Policy Manual to reflect that immigration medical examination documentation for certain Afghan nationals who arrived in the United States during Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) is valid indefinitely. USCIS said this means that those who arrived in the United States during OAW and meet certain conditions will not have to repeat an immigration medical examination when they apply to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence.
This updated guidance is effective as of November 13, 2024, and applies to any Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, that is pending or filed on or after that date.