Immigration Physical in Arcadia, CA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Arcadia applicants have several ways to get it done. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Los Angeles area, required documents, and answers to the questions Arcadia applicants ask most.

$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.

Your exam near Arcadia, step by step

Five steps from booking your Arcadia 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.

How much is the exam near Arcadia?

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 Arcadia we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Arcadia 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

Practicing as a civil surgeon near Arcadia?

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

Finding the right civil surgeon near Arcadia

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

Compare price and language

Around Arcadia, 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. Expect a modest but workable set of options in and around Arcadia, with more choice a short drive away in Monrovia.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Your Arcadia immigration physical questions, answered

Is non-English support available around Arcadia?

Language support around Los Angeles County commonly includes Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Tagalog. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.

Does the doctor send my form to USCIS?

Keep the envelope sealed and submit it according to your case instructions — with the application package or at the interview. An opened envelope is rejected.

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

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.

Can children or my whole family be examined together?

Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Arcadia?

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

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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.