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Original Date Announced
October 23, 2020DOS announced a 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-7794, Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant. This electronic collection records medical information necessary to determine whether visa applicants have medical conditions affecting the applicant’s eligibility for a visa. DOS is proposing several revisions to the form, including non-substantive and substantive changes. [ID #1130]
Department of State requests comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-7794 Supporting Statement Submitted to OMBBiden Administration Action: Approved/Retained
September 9, 2021OMB approval of Form DS-7794
This Biden administration action approved the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On September 9. 2021, OMB approved with change the proposed revisions to Form DS-7794.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Proposed Revocation/Replacement/Modification
December 20, 2021Emergency Approval Justification
This Biden administration action proposed revisions to the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On December 20, 2021, DOS requested emergency approval from OMB for revisions to Form DS-7794.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Modified
January 5, 2022OMB approval of Form DS-7794
This Biden administration action modified the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On January 5, 2022, OMB approved the proposed revisions to Form DS-7794 on an emergency basis for a period of six months contingent on State publishing a full 60-day notice within 60 days.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Proposed Revocation/Replacement/Modification
January 6, 2022DOS letter to OMB
This Biden administration action proposed revisions to the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On January 6, 2022, DOS requested emergency approval from OMB for revisions to Form DS-7794. Specifically DOS requested OMB emergency processing of the proposed expansion of the respondent pool for DS-7794, Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant to include parolees, pursuant to the process established in 5 C.F.R. 1320.13, in light of the Afghan evacuation and Operation Allies Welcome.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Modified
January 7, 2022OMB approval of Form DS-7794
This Biden administration action modified the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On January 7, 2022, OMB approved the proposed revisions to Form DS-7794 until July 31, 2022.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Under Study
April 21, 20222022.04.21 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Refugee Applicant
This Biden administration action considers the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On April 21, 2022, DOS published a notice notifying the public of a request for extension without change of Form DS-7794 and accepting public comments up to June 21, 2022.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Partially in effectMost Recent Action
April 21, 2022 Action: Under Study 2022.04.21 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Refugee ApplicantSeptember 9, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
December 20, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
January 5, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
January 6, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
January 7, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
April 21, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: Forms and Information CollectionSubject Matter: Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected: DOSAssociated or Derivative Policies