Form I-693 Medical Exam in Peru, IN

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in Peru. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Miami County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 11,073 residents, Peru itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Wabash and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (IN 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.

Inside the appointment: what Peru applicants experience

The process is the same across Indiana; here is how it plays out for Peru 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 a green card medical exam costs near Peru

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Miami County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Wabash rather than Peru itself.

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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 Peru we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Peru 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 Peru?

Reach the green card applicants already searching for civil surgeons near Peru. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Finding the right civil surgeon near Peru

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Peru applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. A regular family doctor in Miami County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Indiana civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Around Peru, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Language support across Miami County commonly includes Spanish, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. With fewer providers based directly in Peru, most applicants use offices in Wabash or elsewhere in Miami County.

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.

Peru applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

What if the exam finds something that needs more testing?

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.

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.

Is an interpreter allowed at the appointment?

Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Miami County already offer multilingual support.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.

What languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Peru speak?

Language support around Miami County commonly includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.