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Immigration Physical in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Booking an immigration medical exam near Rancho Palos Verdes? Everything below is practical: costs in the Los Angeles area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. With around 42,287 residents, Rancho Palos Verdes itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Lomita and beyond.

$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.

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.

What happens during your immigration physical near Rancho Palos Verdes

Five steps from booking your Rancho Palos Verdes 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.
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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 Rancho Palos Verdes applicants

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Los Angeles County. The total varies most based on which vaccines 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 Rancho Palos Verdes we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes

Applicants in Rancho Palos Verdes 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.

Where Rancho Palos Verdes applicants book their exam

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. That rules out most Los Angeles County family practices, which is why Rancho Palos Verdes applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Rancho Palos Verdes 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. For many Rancho Palos Verdes residents the closest designated office is in Torrance — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Rancho Palos Verdes 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.

Common questions from Rancho Palos Verdes applicants

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.
USCIS follows age-based vaccine requirements set by CDC guidance. The exact list depends on your age and documented history — the civil surgeon determines what applies and can administer missing doses.
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.
The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Rancho Palos Verdes, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
Keep the envelope sealed and submit it according to your case instructions — with the application package or at the interview. An opened envelope is rejected.
Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.