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Immigration Medical Exam in Alamo, TX

Getting ready for an immigration physical in Alamo, Texas? Everything below is practical: costs in the Rio Grande Valley, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. Alamo is a small town of about 19,493 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Alton or another nearby city — we list those below.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (TX typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

Spanish
Chinese
Hindi
Arabic
Mandarin
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.

Start your virtual pre-consult

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.

1

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.

From booking to sealed form: the Alamo process

The process is the same across Texas; here is how it plays out for Alamo 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.
3

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.
5

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 Hidalgo County

Pricing near Alamo follows the wider Texas pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Prices in nearby McAllen are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.
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.

Areas of Alamo we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Alamo and these neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Alton
Palmview
San Juan
Donna
Pharr
McAllen
Weslaco
Edinburg
Elsa
Hidalgo
Mercedes
Mission

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 Alamo

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

Compare price and language

Around Alamo, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Language support across Hidalgo County commonly includes Spanish, Tagalog and Hindi. Applicants in Alamo often travel a short distance to McAllen for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Alamo 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.

Form I-693 questions Alamo applicants ask

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Missing records are common. The doctor can run titer tests to prove immunity or simply re-administer required vaccines. Flag it when you book so extra time is set aside.
Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.
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.
A few offices around Alamo take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.
Most health plans treat the immigration exam as a non-covered service, though some cover the vaccines involved. Check with both the office and your insurer before the visit.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Alamo. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.