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Green Card Medical Exam in McKeesport, PA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and McKeesport applicants have several ways to get it done. 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. With around 19,686 residents, McKeesport itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from North Versailles Township and beyond.

$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.

The Form I-693 process for McKeesport applicants

Five steps from booking your McKeesport appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.
1

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.

Typical exam pricing around McKeesport

What you pay near McKeesport splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history.
ITEM
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

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Start here: civil surgeons for McKeesport applicants

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. 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 McKeesport generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Allegheny County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. Because McKeesport is a quiet community, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby North Versailles Township or Duquesne.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets McKeesport applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in North Versailles Township or beyond.

Immigration Physical FAQ for McKeesport

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.
Usually not for the exam itself — it is not considered medical treatment — but vaccine costs are sometimes covered. Ask your insurer and confirm what the office can bill.
Beyond English, offices serving McKeesport frequently offer Spanish, Chinese, Arabic. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.
The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.
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.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near McKeesport. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.