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Immigration Physical Near Lauderdale Lakes, 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 Lauderdale Lakes. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Broward County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. For a small city like Lauderdale Lakes (population about 35,954), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Miramar.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

Spanish
Chinese
Hindi
Arabic
Mandarin
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.

Start your virtual pre-consult

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.

1

Book online

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

2

Document review

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

3

Get matched

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

What happens during your immigration physical near Lauderdale Lakes

Whether you book in Lauderdale Lakes or nearby Miramar, 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.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
4

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
5

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.

Pricing guide for Lauderdale Lakes applicants

The exam itself is predictably priced around Lauderdale Lakes; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.
ITEM
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 Lauderdale Lakes we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Lauderdale Lakes and these neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Miramar
Coral Springs
Davie
Sunrise
Plantation
Lauderhill
Tamarac
Weston
Margate
North Lauderdale
Oakland Park
Parkland

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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Start here: civil surgeons for Lauderdale Lakes applicants

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Lauderdale Lakes applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. That rules out most Broward County family practices, which is why Lauderdale Lakes applicants use a directory like the Florida civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Lauderdale Lakes usually fall within the Florida range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Language support across Broward County commonly includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Russian. Applicants in Lauderdale Lakes often travel a short distance to Miramar for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets Lauderdale Lakes applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in Miramar or beyond.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Lauderdale Lakes

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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.
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.
The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Lauderdale Lakes, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
Beyond English, offices serving Lauderdale Lakes frequently offer Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Russian. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.
Plan for 30–60 minutes in the office. Catch-up vaccines or a TB blood draw can extend the visit somewhat.
Yes, this is handled routinely: titer blood tests can confirm immunity, or the required vaccines can be repeated. Tell the office in advance — it changes how they schedule you.