Civil Surgeon Exam in Fernandina Beach, FL

If you live in or around Fernandina Beach and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Nassau County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 13,052 residents, Fernandina Beach itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from St. Marys, GA and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL 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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Fernandina Beach

Five steps from booking your Fernandina Beach 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.

Pricing guide for Fernandina Beach applicants

The exam itself is predictably priced around Fernandina Beach; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.

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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 Fernandina Beach we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Fernandina Beach 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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Fernandina Beach

Applicants in Fernandina Beach and wider Nassau County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

The Nassau County provider landscape

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Fernandina Beach applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. A regular family doctor in Nassau County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Florida civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Fernandina Beach usually fall within the Florida range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Nassau County frequently offer Spanish, Tagalog and Arabic. With fewer providers based directly in Fernandina Beach, most applicants use offices in Jacksonville or elsewhere in Nassau County.

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 Fernandina Beach stays brief.

Fernandina Beach applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Fernandina Beach?

Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. Fernandina Beach applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.

Can I just walk in to an office near Fernandina Beach?

A few offices around Fernandina Beach take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.

What if I do not have my vaccination records?

Yes, this is handled routinely: titer blood tests can confirm immunity, or the required vaccines can be repeated. Tell the office in advance — it changes how they schedule you.

How is the required vaccine list decided?

There is no single list for everyone — the civil surgeon applies CDC age-based requirements to your documented history. Bring whatever records you have and the gap gets identified at the visit.

What does the green card medical exam cost near Fernandina Beach?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Fernandina Beach, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.