Form I-693 Medical Exam in West Palm Beach, FL

Applying for a green card from West Palm Beach, Florida? This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Palm Beach County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. As the largest of the 19 Palm Beach County communities listed here, West Palm Beach anchors most of the exam capacity in the county.

$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 West Palm Beach applicants experience

Five steps from booking your West Palm Beach appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.

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.

How much is the exam near West Palm Beach?

Across Palm Beach County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. With more offices to choose from in West Palm Beach, quotes can differ noticeably — it is worth calling two or three.

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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 West Palm Beach we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across West Palm 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in West Palm Beach?

Applicants in West Palm Beach and wider Palm Beach County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Your civil surgeon options in and around West Palm Beach

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Florida. Before booking anywhere in Palm Beach County, verify the designation — the Florida civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Pricing near West Palm Beach tracks the wider Florida norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Many providers serving Palm Beach County speak Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. As a major city, West Palm Beach has multiple civil surgeon offices competing on price and availability.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach

What should I budget for the exam in West Palm Beach?

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

Can I complete my exam in my own language near West Palm 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.

Is any physical preparation needed before the appointment?

There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in West Palm Beach?

Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. West Palm Beach applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.

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

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

Can we book the exam as a family?

Each applicant requires a separate exam and sealed form regardless of age. Booking the family in one visit is usually possible and saves trips.