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USCIS Immigration Physical in Rapho Township, PA

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Rapho Township applicants have several ways to get it done. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Rapho Township and wider Lancaster County. For a small community like Rapho Township (population about 10,822), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in East Hempfield 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.

2

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 Rapho Township

Whether you book in Rapho Township or nearby East Hempfield Township, these five steps are the whole journey.
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.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
4

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 a green card medical exam costs near Rapho Township

What you pay near Rapho Township 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Rapho Township?

Applicants in Rapho Township and wider Lancaster County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

How Rapho Township applicants find a designated civil surgeon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Rapho Township applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. This page and the wider Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory help Rapho Township applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Around Rapho Township, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Language support across Lancaster County commonly includes Spanish, Nepali and Arabic. Applicants in Rapho Township often travel a short distance to East Hempfield Township for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Your Rapho Township immigration physical questions, answered

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.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Rapho Township. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.
There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.
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.
Most exams take 30 to 60 minutes. It can run longer if you need catch-up vaccines, a TB blood draw, or extra review of your medical history.