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Form I-693 Medical Exam in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

For Palos Verdes Estates applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Los Angeles County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 13,347 residents, Palos Verdes Estates itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Cudahy and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

Spanish
Chinese
Hindi
Arabic
Mandarin
NEW

Virtual immigration physical pre-consult

Not near a civil surgeon yet, or want to prepare before your appointment? Start online with Dapinder Kaur, FNP. Your virtual pre-consult walks you through the Form I-693 process, reviews your documents and vaccination records, and gets you ready — in English, Hindi, or Punjabi — so your in-person visit to seal the form is quick and stress-free.

Start your virtual pre-consult

A civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693. The virtual pre-consult prepares you; it does not replace the required exam.

1

Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

2

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

3

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

Your exam near Palos Verdes Estates, step by step

Whether you book in Palos Verdes Estates or nearby Cudahy, these five steps are the whole journey.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
4

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
5

Receive Form I-693

Your civil surgeon seals the completed form. Do not open it — submit it sealed with your application.

What to bring to your appointment

Bringing the right documents is the difference between finishing in one visit and coming back a second time.

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Government photo ID

A passport, driver license or state ID.

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Prior medical records

Relevant history, especially for TB or chronic conditions.

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Payment method

Confirm what the practice accepts when you book.

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Vaccination records

Any immunization history you already have.

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Your USCIS notices

Any Form I-693 pages or case details you were given.

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Glasses or hearing aids

Bring anything you use day to day.

What a green card medical exam costs near Palos Verdes Estates

Pricing near Palos Verdes Estates follows the wider California pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Cudahy rather than Palos Verdes Estates itself.
ITEM
TYPICAL COST
Civil surgeon exam fee
$337 – $437
TB (tuberculosis) blood test
$50 – $150
Missing vaccines, per dose
$30 – $120
Vaccination record retrieval, if needed
$0 – $50
Reissued sealed Form I-693, if lost
Varies by practice

Most applicants pay $337–$437 for the base exam plus $0–$300+ in vaccines and testing depending on their immunization history. Confirm exact pricing with the practice before booking.

Areas of Palos Verdes Estates we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Palos Verdes Estates and these neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Cudahy
Commerce
Rolling Hills Estates
La Habra Heights
Maywood
Monterey Park
Montebello
Bell Gardens
Bell
Huntington Park
Alhambra
Pico Rivera

Appointment availability & timing

What to expect for booking and getting your results.

1–2 weeks

Typical booking lead time
Availability tightens in spring and early fall when filing volume rises nationally. Book as soon as your application is ready.

Same day

When your form is usually sealed
If no follow-up vaccines or lab work are needed, most civil surgeons complete and seal Form I-693 the same visit.

1–2 visits

If catch-up vaccines are needed
A second, shorter visit may be required to complete a vaccine series or review follow-up lab results.

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Getting matched with a civil surgeon near Palos Verdes Estates

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. That rules out most Los Angeles County family practices, which is why Palos Verdes Estates applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Palos Verdes Estates generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for California; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Los Angeles County speak Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. For many Palos Verdes Estates residents the closest designated office is in Cudahy — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

The virtual pre-consult works well for busy schedules: document review happens online at your convenience, and the in-person portion near Palos Verdes Estates stays brief.

Common questions from Palos Verdes Estates applicants

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The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.
Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.
The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Palos Verdes Estates, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.
USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.
Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.