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Immigration Physical in Montgomery Township, PA

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in Montgomery Township. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Montgomery County. With around 25,461 residents, Montgomery Township itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Lower Merion 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.

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

Five steps from booking your Montgomery 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.

What Montgomery Township applicants pay for the exam

Pricing near Montgomery Township follows the wider Pennsylvania pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need.
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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Montgomery Township

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

Where Montgomery Township applicants book their exam

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. This page and the wider Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory help Montgomery Township applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Around Montgomery Township, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Montgomery County speak Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Because Montgomery Township is a smaller city, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Lower Merion Township or Upper Merion Township.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Common questions from Montgomery Township applicants

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.
You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.
The civil surgeon can order titers — blood tests that check your immunity — or give the required vaccines again if records cannot be found. Mention this when booking so the office can allow extra time.
A sealed Form I-693 is valid for a set window from the signing date under current USCIS policy. Because these rules get updated, verify the latest guidance for your case.
Around Montgomery Township, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.
Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Montgomery County already offer multilingual support.