Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Buckingham Township, PA

For Buckingham Township applicants, the medical exam is usually the quickest green card requirement to clear — if you arrive prepared. Everything below is practical: costs in the Philadelphia Area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. With around 20,325 residents, Buckingham Township itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Doylestown Township and beyond.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (PA 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.

Inside the appointment: what Buckingham Township applicants experience

Five steps from booking your Buckingham Township 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 Buckingham Township

Across Bucks 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 Buckingham Township we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Buckingham Township 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 Buckingham Township?

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

Who can do your immigration physical in Buckingham Township?

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. A regular family doctor in Bucks County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Buckingham Township generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Bucks County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole. Because Buckingham Township is a compact city, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Doylestown Township or Doylestown.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Common questions from Buckingham Township applicants

Does a sealed Form I-693 expire?

USCIS generally treats a properly completed and sealed Form I-693 as valid for a set period from the date the designated civil surgeon signs it. Confirm current USCIS guidance for your specific filing.

How is tuberculosis tested during the exam?

TB screening is usually a simple blood draw (an IGRA test). If it comes back positive, the civil surgeon orders follow-up such as a chest X-ray before finalizing your form.

What should I budget for the exam in Buckingham Township?

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

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

A few offices around Buckingham Township take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

USCIS follows age-based vaccine requirements set by CDC guidance. The exact list depends on your age and documented history — the civil surgeon determines what applies and can administer missing doses.

What languages do USCIS civil surgeons near Buckingham Township speak?

Many providers serving Buckingham Township and Bucks County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.