Form I-693 Medical Exam in South El Monte, CA

If you live in or around South El Monte and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to South El Monte and wider Los Angeles County. With around 19,567 residents, South El Monte itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from El Monte 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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in South El Monte

Five steps from booking your South El Monte appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.

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.

Immigration physical costs in South El Monte

What you pay near South El Monte splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history.

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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 South El Monte we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across South El Monte 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 South El Monte?

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

Where South El Monte applicants book their exam

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for South El Monte applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. 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 South El Monte 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 fewer providers based directly in South El Monte, most applicants use offices in El Monte or elsewhere in Los Angeles County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Before you book in South El Monte: quick answers

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

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

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in South El Monte?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near South El Monte. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

Requirements vary by age under CDC-based rules; common ones include MMR, Tdap, and flu in season. Your civil surgeon reviews your records and identifies exactly what you still need.

How long does the immigration physical take near South El Monte?

Most exams take 30 to 60 minutes. It can run longer if you need catch-up vaccines, a TB blood draw, or extra review of your medical history.

Why can't any doctor sign Form I-693?

A civil surgeon is a doctor specifically designated by USCIS to perform immigration medical exams and complete Form I-693. Your regular doctor cannot sign this form unless they hold that same designation.

Is non-English support available around South El Monte?

Many providers serving South El Monte 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.