Civil Surgeon Exam in Franklin Township, PA

For Franklin Township applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Franklin Township and wider Greene County. Franklin Township is a close-knit community of about 7,131 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Cumberland Township or another nearby city — we list those below.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (PA 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.

How the immigration physical works in Franklin Township

Whether you book in Franklin Township or nearby Cumberland Township, these five steps are the whole journey.

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 Franklin Township applicants pay for the exam

Across Greene County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total.

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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 Franklin Township we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Franklin Township 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 Franklin Township

Applicants in Franklin Township and wider Greene County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Your civil surgeon options in and around Franklin Township

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Pennsylvania. That rules out most Greene County family practices, which is why Franklin Township applicants use a directory like the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Around Franklin Township, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Language support across Greene County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. For many Franklin Township residents the closest designated office is in Cumberland Township — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets Franklin Township applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in Cumberland Township or beyond.

Form I-693 questions Franklin Township applicants ask

How long should I plan for the exam in Franklin Township?

The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.

Will insurance pay for any part of this?

Coverage is the exception, not the rule, for the exam fee. Vaccines are occasionally billable to insurance, so it is worth a call to your plan before paying out of pocket.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Greene County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

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.

Can I just walk in to an office near Franklin Township?

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

Are missing vaccination records a problem?

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.