USCIS Immigration Physical in Albany, CA

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in Albany. Everything below is practical: costs in the Bay Area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. Albany is a small city of about 20,271 people, so your nearest designated office may be in El Cerrito or another nearby city — we list those below.

$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 Albany applicants

Whether you book in Albany or nearby El Cerrito, 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.

Pricing guide for Albany applicants

The exam itself is predictably priced around Albany; 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 Albany we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Albany 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 Albany

Applicants in Albany and wider Alameda County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Your civil surgeon options in and around Albany

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. That rules out most Alameda County family practices, which is why Albany applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Around Albany, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Alameda County frequently offer Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. With fewer providers based directly in Albany, most applicants use offices in Berkeley or elsewhere in Alameda County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Common questions from Albany applicants

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Albany?

Around Albany, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.

What if I need language support at the exam?

Bringing your own translator is fine. Many offices around Alameda County also have multilingual staff — ask when booking.

Where do I send the sealed Form I-693?

The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.

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.

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.