Form I-693 Medical Exam in Hollister, CA

For Hollister applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving San Benito County. For a compact city like Hollister (population about 41,678), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Salinas.

$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 Hollister applicants experience

The process is the same across California; here is how it plays out for Hollister 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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Hollister

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across San Benito 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 Hollister we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Hollister 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

Serve green card applicants in Hollister?

Applicants in Hollister and wider San Benito County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Your civil surgeon options in and around Hollister

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Hollister applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. That rules out most San Benito County family practices, which is why Hollister applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Hollister tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across San Benito County commonly includes Spanish, Mixteco and Tagalog. With fewer providers based directly in Hollister, most applicants use offices in Salinas or elsewhere in San Benito County.

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 Hollister stays brief.

Your Hollister immigration physical questions, answered

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Hollister?

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

Do I need to stop eating or taking medication beforehand?

You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

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.

How is the required vaccine list decided?

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.

Is non-English support available around Hollister?

Beyond English, offices serving Hollister frequently offer Spanish, Mixteco, Tagalog. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.

How long do I have to submit the sealed form?

USCIS generally treats a properly completed and sealed Form I-693 as valid for a set period from the date the designated civil surgeon signs it. Confirm current USCIS guidance for your specific filing.