Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Santa Clarita, CA

For Santa Clarita applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Los Angeles County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. A major city of around 228,673, Santa Clarita gives applicants genuine choice between offices.

$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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Santa Clarita

The process is the same across California; here is how it plays out for Santa Clarita 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.

Pricing guide for Santa Clarita applicants

Across Los Angeles County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. With more offices to choose from in Santa Clarita, quotes can differ noticeably — it is worth calling two or three.

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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 Santa Clarita we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Santa Clarita 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

Serve green card applicants in Santa Clarita?

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

The Los Angeles County provider landscape

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in California. A regular family doctor in Los Angeles County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the California civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Santa Clarita generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for California; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Los Angeles County commonly includes Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog. With many designated offices across Santa Clarita, comparing two or three quotes is easy and often pays off.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Santa Clarita 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.

Santa Clarita applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Santa Clarita?

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.

Will insurance pay for any part of this?

Most health plans treat the immigration exam as a non-covered service, though some cover the vaccines involved. Check with both the office and your insurer before the visit.

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

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.

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

There is no single list for everyone — the civil surgeon applies CDC age-based requirements to your documented history. Bring whatever records you have and the gap gets identified at the visit.

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.

Does the doctor send my form to USCIS?

The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.