Immigration Medical Exam in Obetz, 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 Obetz. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Obetz and wider Franklin County. For a small community like Obetz (population about 5,489), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Columbus.

$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 Obetz process

The process is the same across Ohio; here is how it plays out for Obetz 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 Obetz applicants pay for the exam

Pricing near Obetz follows the wider Ohio pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Columbus rather than Obetz 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 Obetz we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Obetz 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 Obetz?

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

Verified civil surgeons serving Obetz

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Ohio. This page and the wider Ohio civil surgeon directory help Obetz applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Obetz tracks the wider Ohio norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Franklin County frequently offer Spanish, Somali, Nepali and Arabic. For many Obetz residents the closest designated office is in Columbus — 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 Obetz applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in Upper Arlington or beyond.

Common questions from Obetz applicants

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Obetz?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Obetz, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

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.

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.

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.

Do I need to stop eating or taking medication beforehand?

There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.

Will I need a blood test for TB?

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.