Immigration Medical Exam in Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Inland Empire, required documents, and answers to the questions Cathedral City applicants ask most.

$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 Cathedral City applicants experience

Five steps from booking your Cathedral City 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.

Immigration physical costs in Cathedral City

Pricing near Cathedral City follows the wider California pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need.

ITEM

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 Cathedral City we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City?

Reach the green card applicants already searching for civil surgeons near Cathedral City. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Finding the right civil surgeon near Cathedral City

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

Compare price and language

Base fees near Cathedral City generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for California; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Riverside County frequently offer Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. There is a reasonable choice of providers serving Cathedral City and the wider Riverside County area.

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.

Cathedral City applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

What does the green card medical exam cost near Cathedral City?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Cathedral City. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.

Does health insurance cover the immigration medical exam?

Most health plans treat the immigration exam as a non-covered service, though some cover the vaccines involved. Check with both the office and your insurer before the visit.

What if the exam finds something that needs more testing?

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.

How is tuberculosis tested during the exam?

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 languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Cathedral City speak?

Many providers serving Cathedral City and Riverside County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

Do I need an appointment, or are walk-ins accepted?

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