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Immigration Physical in Harrison Township, PA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Harrison Township applicants have several ways to get it done. Everything below is practical: costs in the Southwestern Pennsylvania area, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. For a quiet community like Harrison Township (population about 10,468), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Penn Hills Township.

$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.

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Document review

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

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Get matched

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

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Harrison Township

Five steps from booking your Harrison Township appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.
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Book your visit

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

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

How much is the exam near Harrison Township?

The exam itself is predictably priced around Harrison Township; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Penn Hills Township rather than Harrison Township 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.

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 Harrison Township?

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How Harrison Township applicants find a designated civil surgeon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Harrison Township applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. Before booking anywhere in Allegheny County, verify the designation — the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Harrison Township tracks the wider Pennsylvania norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Allegheny County frequently offer Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. Because Harrison Township is a small town, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Penn Hills Township or Mt. Lebanon Township.

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.

Form I-693 questions Harrison Township applicants ask

You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Allegheny County have multilingual teams.
Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Allegheny County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.
Follow-up items such as TB confirmation are recorded on the form, and the doctor explains what happens next. Sealing waits until everything required is complete.
You submit it yourself: include the unopened envelope with your USCIS filing, or bring it to your interview if instructed. The civil surgeon does not mail it for you.
No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.