Civil Surgeon Exam in College Park, GA

Applying for a green card from College Park, Georgia? Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Clayton County. For a close-knit community like College Park (population about 13,930), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Atlanta.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (GA 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.

The Form I-693 process for College Park applicants

Whether you book in College Park or nearby Riverdale, 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.

Typical exam pricing around College Park

Pricing near College Park follows the wider Georgia pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need.

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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 College Park we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across College Park 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 College Park?

Applicants in College Park and wider Clayton County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

Picking a provider for your Form I-693 in College Park

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

Compare price and language

Pricing near College Park tracks the wider Georgia norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Clayton County frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Amharic. With fewer providers based directly in College Park, most applicants use offices in Atlanta or elsewhere in Clayton County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Before you book in College Park: quick answers

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

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

Do my kids need their own immigration physical?

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

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

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.

How long does the immigration physical take near College Park?

Most exams take 30 to 60 minutes. It can run longer if you need catch-up vaccines, a TB blood draw, or extra review of your medical history.

What does the green card medical exam cost near College Park?

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

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

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