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Form I-693 Medical Exam in Derry Township, PA

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in Derry Township does not need to be stressful. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Dauphin County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. Derry Township is a smaller city of about 24,801 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Lower Paxton Township 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.

From booking to sealed form: the Derry Township process

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Derry Township 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.
4

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.

Typical exam pricing around Derry Township

The exam itself is predictably priced around Derry Township; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.
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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.

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 Derry Township?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Derry Township. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Where Derry Township applicants book their exam

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

Compare price and language

Base fees near Derry Township generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Dauphin County speak Spanish, Nepali and Arabic, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Because Derry Township is a small city, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Lower Paxton Township or Susquehanna Township.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Derry Township is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Derry Township applicants ask: Form I-693 FAQ

Plan for 30–60 minutes in the office. Catch-up vaccines or a TB blood draw can extend the visit somewhat.
USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.
Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.
Language support around Dauphin County commonly includes Spanish, Nepali, Arabic. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.
Expect a blood test for TB as part of the exam. Most results are clear; a positive simply triggers a follow-up step like a chest X-ray before sealing.
You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Dauphin County have multilingual teams.