Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in San Fernando, CA

If you live in or around San Fernando and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Everything below is practical: costs in the Los Angeles area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. San Fernando is a compact city of about 23,946 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Burbank 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

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.

Inside the appointment: what San Fernando applicants experience

The process is the same across California; here is how it plays out for San Fernando 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.

Exam costs in Los Angeles County

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Los Angeles 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 San Fernando we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across San Fernando 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

Practicing as a civil surgeon near San Fernando?

Applicants in San Fernando and wider Los Angeles County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

Start here: civil surgeons for San Fernando applicants

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. Before booking anywhere in Los Angeles County, verify the designation — the California civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Around San Fernando, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Los Angeles County speak Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. With fewer providers based directly in San Fernando, most applicants use offices in Burbank or elsewhere in Los Angeles County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to San Fernando 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.

San Fernando applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

What does the TB screening involve?

Expect a blood test for TB as part of the exam. Most results are clear; a positive simply triggers a follow-up step like a chest X-ray before sealing.

What should I budget for the exam in San Fernando?

Around San Fernando, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.

Can I complete my exam in my own language near San Fernando?

Many providers serving San Fernando and Los Angeles County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Tagalog, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

Are missing vaccination records a problem?

The civil surgeon can order titers — blood tests that check your immunity — or give the required vaccines again if records cannot be found. Mention this when booking so the office can allow extra time.

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.

Can we book the exam as a family?

Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.