Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Los Angeles, CA

If you live in or around Los Angeles and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Everything below is practical: costs in the Los Angeles area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. With roughly 3,898,747 residents, Los Angeles is served by multiple designated offices, so comparing providers is worth the few extra minutes.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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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 Los Angeles

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Los Angeles applicants follow.

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 Los Angeles

The exam itself is predictably priced around Los Angeles; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge. Competition between Los Angeles providers means the low end of the range is genuinely available if you shop around.

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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 Los Angeles we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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

Choosing a civil surgeon in Los Angeles County

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. A regular family doctor in Los Angeles County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the California civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Los Angeles tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Los Angeles County frequently offer Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog. Los Angeles applicants benefit from a wide choice of providers, which keeps scheduling flexible and pricing honest.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Los Angeles is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Form I-693 questions Los Angeles applicants ask

Are missing vaccination records a problem?

Missing records are common. The doctor can run titer tests to prove immunity or simply re-administer required vaccines. Flag it when you book so extra time is set aside.

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Los Angeles County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

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.

How long does the immigration physical take near Los Angeles?

Most exams take 30 to 60 minutes. It can run longer if you need catch-up vaccines, a TB blood draw, or extra review of your medical history.

Does the doctor send my form to USCIS?

The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

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.