Green Card Medical Exam in Winona Lake, IN

Booking an immigration medical exam near Winona Lake? Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Kosciusko County. With around 5,053 residents, Winona Lake itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Warsaw and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (IN 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 Winona Lake applicants

Five steps from booking your Winona Lake 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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Winona Lake

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Kosciusko County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need. Prices in nearby Warsaw are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.

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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 Winona Lake we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Winona Lake 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

Serve green card applicants in Winona Lake?

Applicants in Winona Lake and wider Kosciusko County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

The Kosciusko County provider landscape

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

Compare price and language

Around Winona Lake, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Kosciusko County frequently offer Spanish, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. For many Winona Lake residents the closest designated office is in Warsaw — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

The virtual pre-consult works well for busy schedules: document review happens online at your convenience, and the in-person portion near Winona Lake stays brief.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Winona Lake

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.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Winona Lake?

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

I lost my shot records — can I still do the exam?

The civil surgeon can order titers — blood tests that check your immunity — or give the required vaccines again if records cannot be found. Mention this when booking so the office can allow extra time.

Can I use my insurance for the exam?

Most health plans treat the immigration exam as a non-covered service, though some cover the vaccines involved. Check with both the office and your insurer before the visit.

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.

Is non-English support available around Winona Lake?

Beyond English, offices serving Winona Lake frequently offer Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.