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Civil Surgeon Exam in South Strabane Township, PA

Sorting out your immigration medical exam in South Strabane Township does not need to be stressful. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Washington County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. For a close-knit community like South Strabane Township (population about 9,513), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Peters 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.

Inside the appointment: what South Strabane Township applicants experience

Five steps from booking your South Strabane Township appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.
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.

What South Strabane Township applicants pay for the exam

Pricing near South Strabane Township 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 Peters Township rather than South Strabane Township itself.
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 South Strabane Township?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around South Strabane Township. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Your civil surgeon options in and around South Strabane Township

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 South Strabane Township applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Base fees near South Strabane Township generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Washington County speak Spanish, Chinese and Arabic, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Applicants in South Strabane Township often travel a short distance to Peters Township for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to South Strabane 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.

Your South Strabane 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.
Language support around Washington County commonly includes Spanish, Chinese, Arabic. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.
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.
The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.
You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Washington County have multilingual teams.
Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.