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Immigration Medical Exam in Yeadon, PA

If you live in or around Yeadon and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Philadelphia Area, required documents, and answers to the questions Yeadon applicants ask most. For a small town like Yeadon (population about 11,496), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Radnor 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 Yeadon applicants experience

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

Typical exam pricing around Yeadon

The exam itself is predictably priced around Yeadon; 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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Finding the right civil surgeon near Yeadon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Yeadon applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. That rules out most Delaware County family practices, which is why Yeadon applicants use a directory like the Pennsylvania civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Yeadon usually fall within the Pennsylvania range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Many providers serving Delaware County speak Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. For many Yeadon residents the closest designated office is in Radnor Township — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Yeadon 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 Yeadon immigration physical questions, answered

USCIS generally treats a properly completed and sealed Form I-693 as valid for a set period from the date the designated civil surgeon signs it. Confirm current USCIS guidance for your specific filing.
Coverage is the exception, not the rule, for the exam fee. Vaccines are occasionally billable to insurance, so it is worth a call to your plan before paying out of pocket.
Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.
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.
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.
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.