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Immigration Physical Near Columbus, IN

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in Columbus does not need to be stressful. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Bartholomew County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With about 50,474 residents, Columbus sits comfortably between big-city choice and small-town convenience — a few local options plus more in nearby Seymour.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (IN typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

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.

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Book online

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

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Document review

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

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Get matched

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

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Columbus

Whether you book in Columbus or nearby Seymour, these five steps are the whole journey.
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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.
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Physical exam

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

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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 Columbus applicants pay for the exam

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Bartholomew County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need.
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 Columbus we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Columbus and these 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 Columbus?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Columbus. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Your civil surgeon options in and around Columbus

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. This page and the wider Indiana civil surgeon directory help Columbus applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

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

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.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Columbus

Follow-up items such as TB confirmation are recorded on the form, and the doctor explains what happens next. Sealing waits until everything required is complete.
Usually not for the exam itself — it is not considered medical treatment — but vaccine costs are sometimes covered. Ask your insurer and confirm what the office can bill.
You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Bartholomew County have multilingual teams.
Around Columbus, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.
You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.
Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.