Form I-693 Medical Exam in Tracy, CA

For Tracy 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 San Joaquin County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (CA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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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 Tracy

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Tracy applicants follow.

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 San Joaquin County

The exam itself is predictably priced around Tracy; 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 Tracy we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Tracy 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Tracy?

Reach the green card applicants already searching for civil surgeons near Tracy. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Start here: civil surgeons for Tracy applicants

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 Tracy applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Tracy tracks the wider California norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Many providers serving San Joaquin County speak Spanish, Punjabi and Hmong, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Tracy applicants can usually choose between local offices and providers in nearby Lathrop.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Tracy 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.

Your Tracy immigration physical questions, answered

Does health insurance cover the immigration medical exam?

Usually not for the exam itself — it is not considered medical treatment — but vaccine costs are sometimes covered. Ask your insurer and confirm what the office can bill.

Is non-English support available around Tracy?

Many providers serving Tracy and San Joaquin County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Punjabi, Hmong, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.

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

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.

I lost my shot records — can I still do the exam?

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.

Can we book the exam as a family?

Each applicant requires a separate exam and sealed form regardless of age. Booking the family in one visit is usually possible and saves trips.

How much time does the appointment itself take?

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.