Immigration Medical Exam in Philadelphia, PA

If you live in or around Philadelphia and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. On this page: the five-step exam process, Philadelphia County pricing, a document checklist, and local FAQs. As a city of about 1,587,829 people, Philadelphia has several civil surgeon options — availability is rarely a problem.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (PA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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.

Book online

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

Document review

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

Get matched

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

What happens during your immigration physical near Philadelphia

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

Book your visit

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

Bring your documents

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

Physical exam

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

Vaccine review

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

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.

Immigration physical costs in Philadelphia

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Philadelphia County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need. With more offices to choose from in Philadelphia, quotes can differ noticeably — it is worth calling two or three.

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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 Philadelphia we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Philadelphia and these neighborhoods.

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 Philadelphia?

Applicants in Philadelphia and wider Philadelphia County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How to find a USCIS civil surgeon for your immigration physical in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Philadelphia tracks the wider Pennsylvania norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across Philadelphia County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole. With many designated offices across Philadelphia, comparing two or three quotes is easy and often pays off.

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 Philadelphia stays brief.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Philadelphia

I lost my shot records — can I still do the exam?

Missing records are common. The doctor can run titer tests to prove immunity or simply re-administer required vaccines. Flag it when you book so extra time is set aside.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Philadelphia County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Philadelphia?

Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. Philadelphia applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.

Will I need a blood test for TB?

Applicants generally take an IGRA blood test for tuberculosis. A positive result leads to follow-up, typically a chest X-ray, before the form can be completed.

How is the required vaccine list decided?

USCIS follows age-based vaccine requirements set by CDC guidance. The exact list depends on your age and documented history — the civil surgeon determines what applies and can administer missing doses.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Philadelphia?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Philadelphia. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.