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Form I-693 Medical Exam in Morro Bay, CA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Morro Bay applicants have several ways to get it done. Everything below is practical: costs in the Central Coast, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. Morro Bay is a quiet community of about 10,757 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Atascadero or another nearby city — we list those below.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

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.

1

Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

2

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

3

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

How the immigration physical works in Morro Bay

Five steps from booking your Morro Bay appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
4

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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 San Luis Obispo County

Across San Luis Obispo County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total.
ITEM
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 Morro Bay we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Morro Bay and these 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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Morro Bay

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

Your civil surgeon options in and around Morro Bay

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Morro Bay applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. This page and the wider California civil surgeon directory help Morro Bay applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Morro Bay usually fall within the California range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Many providers serving San Luis Obispo County speak Spanish, Mixteco and Tagalog, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Applicants in Morro Bay often travel a short distance to Santa Maria for their exam.

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 Morro Bay stays brief.

Common questions from Morro Bay applicants

A civil surgeon is a doctor specifically designated by USCIS to perform immigration medical exams and complete Form I-693. Your regular doctor cannot sign this form unless they hold that same designation.
Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving San Luis Obispo County already offer multilingual support.
Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. Morro Bay applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.
Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.
Many providers serving Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Mixteco, Tagalog, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.
There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.