Your Immigration Physical in Denton, TX

Applying for a green card from Denton, Texas? Everything below is practical: costs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, documents, booking windows, and what actually happens at the appointment. As a city of about 139,869 people, Denton has several civil surgeon options — availability is rarely a problem.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (TX typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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.

Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

How the immigration physical works in Denton

Five steps from booking your Denton appointment to receiving your sealed Form I-693.

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.

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.

Pricing guide for Denton applicants

Pricing near Denton follows the wider Texas pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. With more offices to choose from in Denton, quotes can differ noticeably — it is worth calling two or three.

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 Denton we cover

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

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

Serve green card applicants in Denton?

Applicants in Denton and wider Denton County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How Denton applicants find a designated civil surgeon

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Texas. A regular family doctor in Denton County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Texas civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Denton tracks the wider Texas norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Many providers serving Denton County speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Urdu, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. With many designated offices across Denton, comparing two or three quotes is easy and often pays off.

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 Denton stays brief.

Your Denton immigration physical questions, answered

Can I use my insurance for the exam?

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.

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Denton County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

Is non-English support available around Denton?

Language support around Denton County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.

Does a sealed Form I-693 expire?

Validity rules have changed over time — the form is valid for a defined period from the civil surgeon’s signature. Check the current USCIS policy for your filing category before submitting.

How is tuberculosis tested during the exam?

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.

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

A few offices around Denton take walk-ins, but most work by appointment. Booking ahead avoids wasted trips, especially in busy filing periods.