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Immigration Physical in Brownwood, TX

Booking an immigration medical exam near Brownwood? We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Brownwood and wider Brown County. For a small town like Brownwood (population about 18,862), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Abilene.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (TX 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.

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.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Brownwood

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

What Brownwood applicants pay for the exam

The exam itself is predictably priced around Brownwood; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Abilene rather than Brownwood itself.
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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.

Areas of Brownwood we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Brownwood and these neighborhoods.

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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Brownwood

Get listed in the USCISMD directory and reach green card applicants searching for an immigration physical in Brownwood and across Brown County. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

How to find a USCIS civil surgeon for your immigration physical in Brownwood

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Brownwood applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. Before booking anywhere in Brown County, verify the designation — the Texas civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Brownwood generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Texas; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Brown County commonly includes Spanish, Tagalog and Hindi. For many Brownwood residents the closest designated office is in Abilene — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

The virtual pre-consult works well for busy schedules: document review happens online at your convenience, and the in-person portion near Brownwood stays brief.

Form I-693 questions Brownwood applicants ask

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.
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.
There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.
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.
Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.