Homeland Security on Wednesday nixed the requirement that migrants prove they’ve gotten the coronavirus vaccine before they can get green cards.

The Biden administration imposed the rule in 2021, making the vaccine part of the usual medical screening new permanent immigrants are supposed to undergo. The COVID-19 vaccine joined the existing shots required, such as polio, measles and hepatitis B.

The change in COVID requirements went into effect immediately.

“USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination,” the agency said. “USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.”

For more information, visit The Washington Times COVID-19 resource page.

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