Your Immigration Physical in South San Francisco, CA

For South San Francisco applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. On this page: the five-step exam process, San Mateo County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs.

$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.

Your exam near South San Francisco, step by step

Five steps from booking your South San Francisco 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 San Francisco

The exam itself is predictably priced around South San Francisco; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.

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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 San Francisco we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

Applicants in South San Francisco and wider San Mateo County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

Choosing a civil surgeon in San Mateo County

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in California. That rules out most San Mateo County family practices, which is why South San Francisco applicants use a directory like the California civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near South San Francisco tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across San Mateo County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. There is a reasonable choice of providers serving South San Francisco and the wider San Mateo County area.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Your South San Francisco immigration physical questions, answered

Do I need an appointment, or are walk-ins accepted?

A few offices around South San Francisco take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.

What happens if something on the exam needs follow up?

The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.

What does the green card medical exam cost near South San Francisco?

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

Does a sealed Form I-693 expire?

Validity rules have changed over time — the form is valid for a defined period from the civil surgeon’s signature. Check the current USCIS policy for your filing category before submitting.

How long should I plan for the exam in South San Francisco?

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?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular San Mateo County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.