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

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in San Gabriel. Everything below is practical: costs in the Los Angeles area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. With around 39,568 residents, San Gabriel itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from San Marino and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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.

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 San Gabriel process

Whether you book in San Gabriel or nearby San Marino, 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.

Typical exam pricing around San Gabriel

Across Los Angeles County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total.

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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 Gabriel we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across San Gabriel 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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in San Gabriel

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

Verified civil surgeons serving San Gabriel

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. This page and the wider California civil surgeon directory help San Gabriel applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near San Gabriel tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across Los Angeles County commonly includes Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog. Applicants in San Gabriel often travel a short distance to Pasadena for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Your San Gabriel immigration physical questions, answered

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.

What should I budget for the exam in San Gabriel?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around San Gabriel, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

Is an interpreter allowed at the appointment?

Bringing your own translator is fine. Many offices around Los Angeles County also have multilingual staff — ask when booking.

Is any physical preparation needed before the appointment?

You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

If further testing or treatment is needed — for example a TB follow up — the USCIS civil surgeon notes it on Form I-693 and explains the next steps before the form is finalized.

How long does the immigration physical take near San Gabriel?

The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.