Civil Surgeon Exam in Villa Park, CA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Villa Park applicants have several ways to get it done. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Orange County. With around 5,843 residents, Villa Park itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Orange and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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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.

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.

Book online

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

Document review

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

Get matched

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

The Form I-693 process for Villa Park applicants

Five steps from booking your Villa Park appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.

Book your visit

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

Bring your documents

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

Physical exam

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

Vaccine review

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

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.

Immigration physical costs in Villa Park

Across Orange County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. Prices in nearby Orange are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.

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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 Villa Park we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Villa Park and these neighborhoods.

NEIGHBORHOODS

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.

FOR PHYSICIANS

Serve green card applicants in Villa Park?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Villa Park. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

How to find a USCIS civil surgeon for your immigration physical in Villa Park

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 Orange County family practices, which is why Villa Park applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Villa Park tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Orange County frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Farsi. With fewer providers based directly in Villa Park, most applicants use offices in Orange or elsewhere in Orange County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Villa Park is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Villa Park applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

Can I just walk in to an office near Villa Park?

Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.

Does the doctor send my form to USCIS?

You submit it yourself: include the unopened envelope with your USCIS filing, or bring it to your interview if instructed. The civil surgeon does not mail it for you.

What happens if something on the exam needs follow up?

If further testing or treatment is needed — for example a TB follow up — the USCIS civil surgeon notes it on Form I-693 and explains the next steps before the form is finalized.

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

A civil surgeon is a doctor specifically designated by USCIS to perform immigration medical exams and complete Form I-693. Your regular doctor cannot sign this form unless they hold that same designation.

Will insurance pay for any part of this?

Usually not for the exam itself — it is not considered medical treatment — but vaccine costs are sometimes covered. Ask your insurer and confirm what the office can bill.

Is any physical preparation needed before the appointment?

There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.