Your Immigration Physical in Sarasota, FL

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in Sarasota does not need to be stressful. Everything below is practical: costs in the Tampa Bay area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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.

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.

What happens during your immigration physical near Sarasota

The process is the same across Florida; here is how it plays out for Sarasota 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.

Pricing guide for Sarasota applicants

Across Sarasota 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 Sarasota we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

Get listed in the USCISMD directory and reach green card applicants searching for an immigration physical in Sarasota and across Sarasota County. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How to find a USCIS civil surgeon for your immigration physical in Sarasota

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

Compare price and language

Around Sarasota, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Sarasota County frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese and Arabic. Expect a modest but workable set of options in and around Sarasota, with more choice a short drive away in Longboat Key.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Before you book in Sarasota: quick answers

What does the green card medical exam cost near Sarasota?

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

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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

How is the required vaccine list decided?

USCIS follows age-based vaccine requirements set by CDC guidance. The exact list depends on your age and documented history — the civil surgeon determines what applies and can administer missing doses.

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

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

What does the TB screening involve?

Expect a blood test for TB as part of the exam. Most results are clear; a positive simply triggers a follow-up step like a chest X-ray before sealing.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

If further testing or treatment is needed — for example a TB follow up — the USCIS civil surgeon notes it on Form I-693 and explains the next steps before the form is finalized.