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Form I-693 Medical Exam in Plymouth Township, PA

Getting ready for an immigration physical in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania? Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Montgomery County. For a quiet community like Plymouth Township (population about 16,622), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Lower Merion 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.

3

Get matched

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

What happens during your immigration physical near Plymouth Township

Whether you book in Plymouth Township or nearby Lower Merion Township, these five steps are the whole journey.
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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.

Immigration physical costs in Plymouth Township

What you pay near Plymouth Township splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history. Prices in nearby Lower Merion Township are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.
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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 Plymouth Township?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Plymouth Township. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

Your civil surgeon options in and around Plymouth Township

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. A regular family doctor in Montgomery County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Plymouth Township generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Montgomery County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole. Because Plymouth Township is a close-knit community, 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

If the nearest civil surgeon to Plymouth Township is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Frequently asked in Plymouth Township

The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.
No fasting is required. Eat and drink normally, take your regular medications, and bring a list of them to the appointment.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Montgomery County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.
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.
No exam can be completed entirely online. The virtual pre-consult handles document review and preparation; the physical exam and sealed signature must happen in person.
Around Plymouth Township, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.