Civil Surgeon Exam in Wasco, CA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Wasco applicants have several ways to get it done. Everything below is practical: costs in the Central Valley, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. With around 27,047 residents, Wasco itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Shafter 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.

Inside the appointment: what Wasco applicants experience

Five steps from booking your Wasco 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.

How much is the exam near Wasco?

What you pay near Wasco 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 Wasco we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Wasco 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 Wasco?

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

How Wasco applicants find a designated civil surgeon

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. This page and the wider California civil surgeon directory help Wasco applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Around Wasco, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Kern County speak Spanish, Punjabi and Hmong, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. For many Wasco residents the closest designated office is in Bakersfield — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

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 Wasco applicants

Can I just walk in to an office near Wasco?

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

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.

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

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.

Can I bring a translator to my appointment?

Bringing your own translator is fine. Many offices around Kern County also have multilingual staff — ask when booking.

How is the required vaccine list decided?

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.

Can I complete my exam in my own language near Wasco?

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