Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Cerritos, CA

Booking an immigration medical exam near Cerritos? Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Los Angeles County. With around 49,578 residents, Cerritos itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Artesia and beyond.

$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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Cerritos

The process is the same across California; here is how it plays out for Cerritos applicants, in five steps.

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 Cerritos

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

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Cerritos 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Cerritos?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Cerritos. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

How to find a USCIS civil surgeon for your immigration physical in Cerritos

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 Cerritos applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Cerritos generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for California; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Los Angeles County speak Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Because Cerritos is a small city, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Norwalk or La Palma.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Your Cerritos immigration physical questions, answered

How is tuberculosis tested during the exam?

Applicants generally take an IGRA blood test for tuberculosis. A positive result leads to follow-up, typically a chest X-ray, before the form can be completed.

Is an interpreter allowed at the appointment?

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

What happens if something on the exam needs follow up?

Follow-up items such as TB confirmation are recorded on the form, and the doctor explains what happens next. Sealing waits until everything required is complete.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Cerritos 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.

What does the green card medical exam cost near Cerritos?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Cerritos, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

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.