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Immigration Physical in Carnegie, PA

If you live in or around Carnegie and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Allegheny County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. Carnegie is a quiet community of about 7,961 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Bridgeville or another nearby city — we list those below.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (PA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

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.

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Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

2

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

3

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

Your exam near Carnegie, step by step

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Carnegie applicants follow.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
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Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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.

Exam costs in Allegheny County

Across Allegheny County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Pittsburgh rather than Carnegie 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 Carnegie we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Carnegie and these 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 Carnegie?

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

Your civil surgeon options in and around Carnegie

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. Before booking anywhere in Allegheny County, verify the designation — the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Carnegie generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Allegheny County frequently offer Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. Applicants in Carnegie often travel a short distance to Pittsburgh for their exam.

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 Carnegie stays brief.

Form I-693 questions Carnegie applicants ask

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.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Carnegie. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.
Coverage is the exception, not the rule, for the exam fee. Vaccines are occasionally billable to insurance, so it is worth a call to your plan before paying out of pocket.
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.
Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Allegheny County already offer multilingual support.