USCIS Immigration Physical in Maitland, FL

For Maitland applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Orange County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. For a small town like Maitland (population about 19,543), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Orlando.

$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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Maitland

The process is the same across Florida; here is how it plays out for Maitland applicants, in five steps.

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 Maitland applicants pay for the exam

The exam itself is predictably priced around Maitland; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge. Prices in nearby Orlando are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.

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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 Maitland we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Maitland 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 Maitland?

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

The Orange County provider landscape

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. A regular family doctor in Orange County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Florida civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Maitland generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Florida; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Orange County frequently offer Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Because Maitland is a close-knit community, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Orlando or Altamonte Springs.

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.

Your Maitland immigration physical questions, answered

Can children or my whole family be examined together?

Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.

Why can't any doctor sign Form I-693?

USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.

Is any physical preparation needed before the appointment?

You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.

Do I need an appointment, or are walk-ins accepted?

A few offices around Maitland take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Maitland?

Around Maitland, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.

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.