Immigration Physical in Sayre, 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 Sayre. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Sayre and wider Bradford County. For a small town like Sayre (population about 5,557), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Athens Township.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (PA typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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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.

How the immigration physical works in Sayre

Whether you book in Sayre or nearby Athens Township, these five steps are the whole journey.

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 Sayre

Pricing near Sayre follows the wider Pennsylvania pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Athens Township rather than Sayre 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.

Areas of Sayre we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Sayre 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Sayre?

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

Your civil surgeon options in and around Sayre

Form I-693 can only be completed by a doctor USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon. This page and the wider Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory help Sayre applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Sayre usually fall within the Pennsylvania range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Bradford County frequently offer Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian. Because Sayre is a small town, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Athens Township or Elmira, NY.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Sayre 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.

Your Sayre immigration physical questions, answered

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

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.

Can my family doctor do my immigration physical?

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.

Does the doctor send my form to USCIS?

You submit it yourself: include the unopened envelope with your USCIS filing, or bring it to your interview if instructed. The civil surgeon does not mail it for you.

Can I use my insurance for the exam?

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.

Do I need to stop eating or taking medication beforehand?

You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The only preparation that matters is having your documents and records ready.

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.