USCIS Immigration Physical in El Paso, TX

If you live in or around El Paso and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the El Paso Region, required documents, and answers to the questions El Paso applicants ask most. With roughly 678,815 residents, El Paso is served by multiple designated offices, so comparing providers is worth the few extra minutes.

$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.

Your exam near El Paso, step by step

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path El Paso applicants follow.

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.

How much is the exam near El Paso?

What you pay near El Paso splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history. With more offices to choose from in El Paso, 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 El Paso we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across El Paso 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 El Paso?

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Getting matched with a civil surgeon near El Paso

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Texas. This page and the wider Texas civil surgeon directory help El Paso applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Exam costs around El Paso usually fall within the Texas range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving El Paso County frequently offer Spanish, Tagalog and Korean. Provider density is on your side in El Paso: quotes vary more here than in smaller markets, so compare before booking.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets El Paso applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in Socorro or beyond.

Before you book in El Paso: quick answers

What do I do with the sealed envelope?

The sealed envelope goes to USCIS with your application, or to your interview if USCIS asks you to bring it. Follow the filing instructions for your specific case — and never open it.

How long should I plan for the exam in El Paso?

Most exams take 30 to 60 minutes. It can run longer if you need catch-up vaccines, a TB blood draw, or extra review of your medical history.

Can we book the exam as a family?

Each applicant requires a separate exam and sealed form regardless of age. Booking the family in one visit is usually possible and saves trips.

Why can't any doctor sign Form I-693?

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

Can any part of the exam happen online?

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.

What if I do not have my vaccination records?

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.