Green Card Medical Exam in Los Gatos, CA

For Los Gatos applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Los Gatos and wider Santa Clara County. For a small city like Los Gatos (population about 33,529), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Santa Clara.

$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.

What happens during your immigration physical near Los Gatos

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

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Santa Clara 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 Los Gatos we cover

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

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Picking a provider for your Form I-693 in Los Gatos

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 Los Gatos applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Los Gatos tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across Santa Clara County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. Because Los Gatos is a compact city, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Santa Clara or Campbell.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Frequently asked in Los Gatos

Will insurance pay for any part of this?

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.

Can I complete my exam in my own language near Los Gatos?

Many providers serving Los Gatos and Santa Clara County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

What if I need language support at the exam?

Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Santa Clara County already offer multilingual support.

Can I just walk in to an office near Los Gatos?

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

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.

Why can't any doctor sign Form I-693?

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