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Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Pittston, 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 Pittston. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Luzerne County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. For a small town like Pittston (population about 7,716), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Old Forge.

$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.

3

Get matched

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

What happens during your immigration physical near Pittston

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Pittston 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.
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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.

Exam costs in Luzerne County

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Luzerne County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Old Forge rather than Pittston 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.

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Where Pittston 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 Pittston applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Pittston tracks the wider Pennsylvania norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Language support across Luzerne County commonly includes Spanish, Nepali and Polish. Applicants in Pittston often travel a short distance to Old Forge for their exam.

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 Pittston stays brief.

Immigration Physical FAQ for Pittston

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Pittston, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.
There is no single list for everyone — the civil surgeon applies CDC age-based requirements to your documented history. Bring whatever records you have and the gap gets identified at the visit.
Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.
A civil surgeon is a doctor specifically designated by USCIS to perform immigration medical exams and complete Form I-693. Your regular doctor cannot sign this form unless they hold that same designation.
If further testing or treatment is needed — for example a TB follow up — the USCIS civil surgeon notes it on Form I-693 and explains the next steps before the form is finalized.
Language support around Luzerne County commonly includes Spanish, Nepali, Polish. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.