Immigration Physical in Lakewood, CA

If you live in or around Lakewood and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. On this page: the five-step exam process, Los Angeles County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs. With about 82,496 residents, Lakewood sits comfortably between big-city choice and small-town convenience — a few local options plus more in nearby Bellflower.

$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.

The Form I-693 process for Lakewood applicants

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

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

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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

Where Lakewood applicants book their exam

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. This page and the wider California civil surgeon directory help Lakewood applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Lakewood 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. Expect a modest but workable set of options in and around Lakewood, with more choice a short drive away in Bellflower.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Form I-693 questions Lakewood applicants ask

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.

Are missing vaccination records a problem?

The civil surgeon can order titers — blood tests that check your immunity — or give the required vaccines again if records cannot be found. Mention this when booking so the office can allow extra time.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Lakewood?

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

What languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Lakewood speak?

Many providers serving Lakewood and Los Angeles County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Tagalog, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

What do I do with the sealed envelope?

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.

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.