Immigration Medical Exam in Kettering, OH

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Kettering applicants have several ways to get it done. On this page: the five-step exam process, Montgomery County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (OH 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.

From booking to sealed form: the Kettering process

Five steps from booking your Kettering 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 Kettering applicants pay for the exam

Across Montgomery County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total.

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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 Kettering we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Kettering 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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Kettering

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Kettering. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How Kettering applicants find a designated civil surgeon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Kettering applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. This page and the wider Ohio civil surgeon directory help Kettering applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Kettering usually fall within the Ohio range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Many providers serving Montgomery County speak Spanish, Arabic and Turkish, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Kettering applicants can usually choose between local offices and providers in nearby Huber Heights.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Before you book in Kettering: quick answers

What does the green card medical exam cost near Kettering?

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

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.

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

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

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.

What does the TB screening involve?

Applicants generally take an IGRA blood test for tuberculosis. A positive result leads to follow-up, typically a chest X-ray, before the form can be completed.

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Kettering?

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.