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Immigration Physical Near Key Biscayne, FL

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in Key Biscayne. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Miami-Dade County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 14,809 residents, Key Biscayne itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Miami Beach and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

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.

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Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

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Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

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Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

The Form I-693 process for Key Biscayne applicants

Whether you book in Key Biscayne or nearby Miami Beach, these five steps are the whole journey.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
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Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
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Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
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Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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 Key Biscayne applicants pay for the exam

Across Miami-Dade County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total.
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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 Key Biscayne we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Key Biscayne and these 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.

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Verified civil surgeons serving Key Biscayne

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Key Biscayne applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. A regular family doctor in Miami-Dade County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Florida civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Around Key Biscayne, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Miami-Dade County speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Russian, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Applicants in Key Biscayne often travel a short distance to Miami for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Key Biscayne 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.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Key Biscayne

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Key Biscayne, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
Language support around Miami-Dade County commonly includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Russian. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.
A few offices around Key Biscayne take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.
You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Miami-Dade County have multilingual teams.
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.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Miami-Dade County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.