Immigration Physical Near Jacksonville, FL

For Jacksonville 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, Duval County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs. A major metro of around 949,611, Jacksonville gives applicants genuine choice between offices.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL 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.

The Form I-693 process for Jacksonville applicants

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Jacksonville 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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Jacksonville

What you pay near Jacksonville splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history. Competition between Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Jacksonville. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Finding the right civil surgeon near Jacksonville

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. That rules out most Duval County family practices, which is why Jacksonville applicants use a directory like the Florida civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Jacksonville usually fall within the Florida range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Duval County frequently offer Spanish, Tagalog and Arabic. With many designated offices across Jacksonville, comparing two or three quotes is easy and often pays off.

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.

Form I-693 questions Jacksonville applicants ask

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Jacksonville applicants?

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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

How long does the immigration physical take near Jacksonville?

Plan for 30–60 minutes in the office. Catch-up vaccines or a TB blood draw can extend the visit somewhat.

Does health insurance cover the immigration medical exam?

Coverage is the exception, not the rule, for the exam fee. Vaccines are occasionally billable to insurance, so it is worth a call to your plan before paying out of pocket.

How long is Form I-693 valid once completed?

A sealed Form I-693 is valid for a set window from the signing date under current USCIS policy. Because these rules get updated, verify the latest guidance for your case.

Can children or my whole family be examined together?

Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.