Green Card Medical Exam in Modesto, CA

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in Modesto does not need to be stressful. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Modesto and wider Stanislaus County. As a city of about 218,464 people, Modesto has several civil surgeon options — availability is rarely a problem.

$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.

From booking to sealed form: the Modesto process

Whether you book in Modesto or nearby Riverbank, these five steps are the whole journey.

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.

Exam costs in Stanislaus County

Pricing near Modesto follows the wider California pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Competition between Modesto 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 Modesto we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Modesto 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 Modesto?

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

Where Modesto applicants book their exam

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. That rules out most Stanislaus County family practices, which is why Modesto applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Modesto tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across Stanislaus County commonly includes Spanish, Punjabi and Hmong. With many designated offices across Modesto, comparing two or three quotes is easy and often pays off.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Common questions from Modesto applicants

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Modesto?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Modesto. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Modesto?

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.

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.

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

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

Can we book the exam as a family?

Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

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