Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Melissa, TX

If you live in or around Melissa and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, required documents, and answers to the questions Melissa applicants ask most. With around 13,901 residents, Melissa itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Anna and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (TX typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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.

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.

How the immigration physical works in Melissa

Five steps from booking your Melissa 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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Melissa

Across Collin County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. Prices in nearby McKinney 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 Melissa we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Melissa 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 Melissa?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Melissa. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

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

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 Collin County family practices, which is why Melissa applicants use a directory like the Texas civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Melissa generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Texas; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Collin County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Urdu. Applicants in Melissa often travel a short distance to McKinney for their exam.

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 Melissa stays brief.

Melissa applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

Is non-English support available around Melissa?

Beyond English, offices serving Melissa frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.

What if the exam finds something that needs more testing?

The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.

Can any part of the exam happen online?

No exam can be completed entirely online. The virtual pre-consult handles document review and preparation; the physical exam and sealed signature must happen in person.

Can we book the exam as a family?

Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.

What shots do I need for Form I-693?

Requirements vary by age under CDC-based rules; common ones include MMR, Tdap, and flu in season. Your civil surgeon reviews your records and identifies exactly what you still need.

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.