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  • Health Requirements for Arrivals with Humanitarian Parolee Status

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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Health Requirements for Arrivals with Humanitarian Parole Status

On this page:
Ukrainian newcomers
Cuban and Haitian newcomers
Nicaraguan and Venezuelan newcomers
Clinic resources for humanitarian parolees
     TB screening locations
     Vaccination locations

Humanitarian Parolees may have health requirements associated with their parole status, including a tuberculosis blood test (IGRA), at least one dose of measles vaccine, at least one dose of polio vaccine, and at least one dose of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines within 90 days of arrival.

People who are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment will receive a tuberculosis blood test and immunizations at the exam. People who are not eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment can find additional resources below.

Ukrainian newcomers

The Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program will assist Ukrainian newcomers and their sponsors with navigating health resources and coordinating the health examination for the newcomers.

Tuberculosis screening

Humanitarian parole through the Uniting for Ukraine program

  • Ukrainian newcomers that received humanitarian parole through the Uniting for Ukraine program are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
  • Ukrainian citizens 2 years and older who received temporary parole under the USCIS: Uniting for Ukraine program must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.
  • For more information on these requirements, visit USCIS: Uniting for Ukraine Vaccine Attestation.

Humanitarian parole through independent travel

  • Ukrainian newcomers that received humanitarian parole through independent travel are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
  • Some Ukrainian citizens who traveled independently, and are not part of the Uniting for Ukraine program, were granted temporary USCIS: humanitarian or significant public benefit parole. TB screening for this group is not required to maintain their parole status, but it is highly recommended.

Temporary Protected Status

  • Ukrainian newcomers that received Temporary Protected Status are not eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
  • Ukrainian citizens who have been living in the United States may be eligible for USCIS: Temporary Protected Status. TB screening for this group is highly recommended, but not required.
Tuberculosis Examination for Uniting for Ukraine Humanitarian Parolees Data Collection Form (PDF)
For newcomers admitted through the Uniting for Ukraine program.

Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.

Immunizations

All Ukrainian newcomers should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below. 

Cuban and Haitian newcomers

Cuban and Haitian entrants are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.

Tuberculosis screening

Newcomers from Cuba and Haiti who are 2 years and older who received temporary parole must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.

For more information on these requirements, please visit USCIS: Vaccine Attestation | Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.

Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.

Immunizations

All Cuban and Haitian newcomers should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below.

Nicaraguans and Venezuelan newcomers

Nicaraguan and Venezuelan humanitarian parolees are not eligible for a refugee health assessment.

Tuberculosis screening

Newcomers from Nicaragua and Venezuela who are 2 years and older who received temporary parole must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.

For more information on these requirements, please visit USCIS: Vaccine Attestation | Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.

Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.

Immunizations

All Nicaraguan and Venezuelan humanitarian parolees should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below.

Clinic resources for humanitarian parolees

These clinics accept insurance and may offer health services at reduced rates for uninsured or underinsured people. Please contact the clinics if you have any questions about payment options.

TB screening locations

View clinic contact information (phone number, address, website) by county:

County Local Public Health Agency or Clinic Address Phone Number
Anoka Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services Call clinic for assistance 763-324-4240
Blue Earth and neighboring counties Open Door Health Center 309 Holly Lane
Mankato, MN 56001
507-388-2120
Carver Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-543-5555
Chisago Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-543-5555
Dakota Minnesota Community Care Farmington Clinic 19685 Pilot Knob Rd
Farmington, MN 55024
651-602-7500
Freeborn Mayo Clinic Health System: Albert Lea 404 W Fountain St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-668-2121
Hennepin Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-543-5555
Itasca and neighboring counties Scenic Rivers Health Services 303 Main Ave
Bigfork, MN 56628
218-743-3232
Grand Itasca Clinic 1601 Golf Course Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-3401
Ramsey Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic 555 Cedar St
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-266-1343
Sherburne and neighboring counties Odam Medical Group 3405 3rd St N
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-204-4270
St. Louis and neighboring counties Essentia Health, 3rd Street Building 400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-8364
Lake Superior Community Health Center 4325 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
218-722-1497
Wabasha and neighboring counties

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Wabasha Clinic

1200 Grant Blvd W
Wabasha, MN 55981
651-565-5600
Olmsted Medical Center: Lake City Branch Clinic 507 W Doughty St
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-2350
Washington Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic 555 Cedar St
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-266-1343
Wright Hennepin County Public Health Clinic 525 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-543-5555

Vaccination locations

Find free or low cost vaccines to get newcomers immunized right away.

Where to Get Vaccinated

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Last Updated: 07/07/2023

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