Civil Surgeon Exam in Lake Worth Beach, 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 Lake Worth Beach. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Lake Worth Beach and wider Palm Beach County. For a small city like Lake Worth Beach (population about 42,219), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in West Palm Beach.

$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.

Inside the appointment: what Lake Worth Beach applicants experience

Whether you book in Lake Worth Beach or nearby Wellington, 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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Lake Worth Beach

The exam itself is predictably priced around Lake Worth Beach; 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 Lake Worth Beach we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Lake Worth Beach 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 Lake Worth Beach

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Lake Worth Beach. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

Who can do your immigration physical in Lake Worth Beach?

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. Before booking anywhere in Palm Beach County, verify the designation — the Florida civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Around Lake Worth Beach, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Palm Beach County speak Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. For many Lake Worth Beach residents the closest designated office is in West Palm Beach — 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.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Lake Worth Beach

Where do I send the sealed Form I-693?

The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.

What does the TB screening involve?

Applicants generally take an IGRA blood test for tuberculosis. A positive result leads to follow-up, typically a chest X-ray, before the form can be completed.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.

Is non-English support available around Lake Worth Beach?

Language support around Palm Beach County commonly includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.

What should I budget for the exam in Lake Worth Beach?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Lake Worth Beach, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

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.