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1. What vaccinations are required in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determine what vaccinations are required for U.S. immigration. Presently, the following vaccines are required: Mumps; Measles; Rubella; Polio; Tetanus and diphtheria; Pertussis; Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib); Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Rotavirus; Meningococcal disease; Varicella; Pneumococcal disease; Seasonal influenza; and COVID-19.

2. What is public charge? Am I exempt from it? Public charge is a ground of inadmissibility that could bar an individual’s admission to the U.S. if the government determines the individual is likely to rely on certain public benefits in the future. The government makes the determination and they make the determination based on the following: The noncitizen’s age; health; family status; assets, resources, and financial status; and education and skills; the filing of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, submitted on a noncitizen’s behalf when one is required; and the noncitizen’s prior or current receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI); cash assistance for income maintenance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); State, Tribal, territorial, or local cash benefit programs for income maintenance (often called “General Assistance”); or long-term institutionalization at government expense.

We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, November 3, 2023. Act now and submit your questions!