Green Card Medical Exam in Tallmadge, OH

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in Tallmadge does not need to be stressful. Everything below is practical: costs in the Greater Cleveland, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. Tallmadge is a close-knit community of about 18,394 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Munroe Falls or another nearby city — we list those below.

$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.

How the immigration physical works in Tallmadge

Five steps from booking your Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge

Pricing near Tallmadge follows the wider Ohio pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need.

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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 Tallmadge we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Tallmadge 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Tallmadge?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Tallmadge. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Finding the right civil surgeon near Tallmadge

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Ohio. A regular family doctor in Summit County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Ohio civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Tallmadge usually fall within the Ohio range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Summit County frequently offer Spanish, Arabic, Nepali and Ukrainian. With fewer providers based directly in Tallmadge, most applicants use offices in Akron or elsewhere in Summit County.

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 Tallmadge stays brief.

Form I-693 questions Tallmadge applicants ask

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.

Do my kids need their own immigration physical?

Each applicant requires a separate exam and sealed form regardless of age. Booking the family in one visit is usually possible and saves trips.

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.

What if I do not have my vaccination records?

Yes, this is handled routinely: titer blood tests can confirm immunity, or the required vaccines can be repeated. Tell the office in advance — it changes how they schedule you.

Can any part of the exam happen online?

Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. Tallmadge applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.

How is the required vaccine list decided?

There is no single list for everyone — the civil surgeon applies CDC age-based requirements to your documented history. Bring whatever records you have and the gap gets identified at the visit.