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Immigration Physical Near Patterson, CA

Getting ready for an immigration physical in Patterson, California? This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Stanislaus County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. Patterson is a small city of about 23,781 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Ceres 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.

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Book online

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

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Document review

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

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Get matched

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

From booking to sealed form: the Patterson process

Five steps from booking your Patterson 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.
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Physical exam

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

Pricing guide for Patterson applicants

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

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Patterson 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Patterson?

Reach the green card applicants already searching for civil surgeons near Patterson. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Where Patterson applicants book their exam

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. A regular family doctor in Stanislaus County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the California civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Around Patterson, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Stanislaus County frequently offer Spanish, Punjabi and Hmong. Applicants in Patterson often travel a short distance to Modesto for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Common questions from Patterson applicants

You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Stanislaus County have multilingual teams.
The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Patterson, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
Follow-up items such as TB confirmation are recorded on the form, and the doctor explains what happens next. Sealing waits until everything required is complete.
No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.
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.
Many providers serving Patterson and Stanislaus County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Punjabi, Hmong, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.