Immigration Medical Exam in Torrance, CA

Booking an immigration medical exam near Torrance? Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Los Angeles County. As a city of about 147,067 people, Torrance has several civil surgeon options — availability is rarely a problem.

$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 Torrance

Whether you book in Torrance or nearby Lomita, 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.

Exam costs in Los Angeles County

The exam itself is predictably priced around Torrance; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge. Competition between Torrance providers means the low end of the range is genuinely available if you shop around.

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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 Torrance we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Torrance 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 Torrance

Get listed in the USCISMD directory and reach green card applicants searching for an immigration physical in Torrance and across Los Angeles County. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

The Los Angeles County provider landscape

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. 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

Exam costs around Torrance usually fall within the California range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Los Angeles County frequently offer Spanish, Korean, Armenian and Tagalog. Torrance applicants benefit from a wide choice of providers, which keeps scheduling flexible and pricing honest.

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.

Common questions from Torrance applicants

What shots do I need for Form I-693?

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.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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.

Is an interpreter allowed at the appointment?

Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Los Angeles County already offer multilingual support.

Will I need a blood test for TB?

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 languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Torrance speak?

Many providers serving Torrance 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.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Torrance applicants?

Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. Torrance applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.