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Immigration Physical in Hemet, 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 Hemet. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Riverside County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With about 89,833 residents, Hemet sits comfortably between big-city choice and small-town convenience — a few local options plus more in nearby San Jacinto.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

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.

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Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

2

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

3

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

The Form I-693 process for Hemet applicants

The process is the same across California; here is how it plays out for Hemet applicants, in five steps.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
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Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
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Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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 Hemet?

What you pay near Hemet splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history.
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 Hemet we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Hemet and these 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 Hemet?

Get listed in the USCISMD directory and reach green card applicants searching for an immigration physical in Hemet and across Riverside County. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Choosing a civil surgeon in Riverside County

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Hemet applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. Before booking anywhere in Riverside County, verify the designation — the California civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Hemet tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Many providers serving Riverside County speak Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Hemet applicants can usually choose between local offices and providers in nearby San Jacinto.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

The virtual pre-consult works well for busy schedules: document review happens online at your convenience, and the in-person portion near Hemet stays brief.

Common questions from Hemet applicants

Language support around Riverside County commonly includes Spanish, Arabic, Chinese. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Riverside County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Hemet. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
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.
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.
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.