Civil Surgeon Exam in Alhambra, CA

Applying for a green card from Alhambra, California? We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Alhambra and wider Los Angeles County. With about 82,868 residents, Alhambra sits comfortably between big-city choice and small-town convenience — a few local options plus more in nearby South Pasadena.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA 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.

Inside the appointment: what Alhambra applicants experience

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Alhambra applicants follow.

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 Alhambra applicants pay for the exam

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Los Angeles County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need.

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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 Alhambra we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Alhambra 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 Alhambra

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Alhambra. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How Alhambra applicants find a designated civil surgeon

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in California. Before booking anywhere in Los Angeles County, verify the designation — the California civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Around Alhambra, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Los Angeles County speak Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. There is a reasonable choice of providers serving Alhambra and the wider Los Angeles County area.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Your Alhambra immigration physical questions, answered

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.

What languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Alhambra speak?

Many providers serving Alhambra and Los Angeles County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Tagalog, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Alhambra applicants?

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.

Are missing vaccination records a problem?

Missing records are common. The doctor can run titer tests to prove immunity or simply re-administer required vaccines. Flag it when you book so extra time is set aside.

Will I need a blood test for TB?

Expect a blood test for TB as part of the exam. Most results are clear; a positive simply triggers a follow-up step like a chest X-ray before sealing.

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.