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USCIS Immigration Physical in Tunkhannock Township, PA

Booking an immigration medical exam near Tunkhannock Township? Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Northeastern Pennsylvania area, required documents, and answers to the questions Tunkhannock Township applicants ask most. Tunkhannock Township is a small town of about 6,772 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Coolbaugh Township or another nearby city — we list those below.

$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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Tunkhannock Township

The process is the same across Pennsylvania; here is how it plays out for Tunkhannock Township applicants, in five steps.
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.
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.

Exam costs in Monroe County

The exam itself is predictably priced around Tunkhannock Township; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.
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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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Getting matched with a civil surgeon near Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock Township applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Tunkhannock Township generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Pennsylvania; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Monroe County speak Spanish, Nepali and Polish, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Because Tunkhannock Township is a small town, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Coolbaugh Township or Stroud Township.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock Township immigration physical questions, answered

Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Monroe County already offer multilingual support.
TB screening is usually a simple blood draw (an IGRA test). If it comes back positive, the civil surgeon orders follow-up such as a chest X-ray before finalizing your form.
The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.
Language support around Monroe County commonly includes Spanish, Nepali, Polish. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.
Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.
Around Tunkhannock Township, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.