Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Fostoria, OH

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 Fostoria. On this page: the five-step exam process, Seneca County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs. For a close-knit community like Fostoria (population about 13,046), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Tiffin.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (OH 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 Fostoria applicants

Five steps from booking your Fostoria 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 Fostoria

Across Seneca County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. Prices in nearby Tiffin 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 Fostoria we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Fostoria 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 Fostoria?

Get listed in the USCISMD directory and reach green card applicants searching for an immigration physical in Fostoria and across Seneca County. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Verified civil surgeons serving Fostoria

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

Compare price and language

Base fees near Fostoria generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Ohio; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Seneca County frequently offer Spanish, Arabic and Vietnamese. For many Fostoria residents the closest designated office is in Tiffin — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Form I-693 questions Fostoria applicants ask

Can any part of the exam happen online?

No exam can be completed entirely online. The virtual pre-consult handles document review and preparation; the physical exam and sealed signature must happen in person.

Can children or my whole family be examined together?

Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.

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

USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Fostoria?

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

How much time does the appointment itself take?

The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.

What happens if something on the exam needs follow up?

The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.