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Civil Surgeon Exam in Souderton, 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 Souderton. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Montgomery County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 6,642 residents, Souderton itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Franconia Township and beyond.

$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.

How the immigration physical works in Souderton

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path Souderton 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.
3

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.

How much is the exam near Souderton?

Across Montgomery County the base fee moves within a narrow band — your vaccination history is what really drives the final total. Prices in nearby Franconia 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.

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Choosing a civil surgeon in Montgomery County

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 Souderton applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Souderton usually fall within the Pennsylvania range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Language support across Montgomery County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole. Because Souderton is a small town, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Franconia Township or Hatfield Township.

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.

Frequently asked in Souderton

USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.
The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.
Keep the envelope sealed and submit it according to your case instructions — with the application package or at the interview. An opened envelope is rejected.
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.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Souderton. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
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.