Immigration Physical & Form I-693 in Galena Park, TX

If you live in or around Galena Park and need a green card medical exam, this page is for you. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Harris County. For a small community like Galena Park (population about 10,740), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Pasadena.

$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.

Inside the appointment: what Galena Park applicants experience

The process is the same across Texas; here is how it plays out for Galena Park applicants, in five steps.

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.

What a green card medical exam costs near Galena Park

What you pay near Galena Park splits into two parts: a base exam fee, and per-item charges tied to your vaccination and testing history. Prices in nearby Pasadena 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 Galena Park we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Galena Park 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

Practicing as a civil surgeon near Galena Park?

Applicants in Galena Park and wider Harris County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

The Harris County provider landscape

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 Galena Park applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Galena Park generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Texas; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Harris County frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic. Because Galena Park is a small community, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Pasadena or Jacinto City.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets Galena Park applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in West University Place or beyond.

Your Galena Park immigration physical questions, answered

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.

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

USCIS designates specific physicians as civil surgeons for immigration exams. Form I-693 signed by anyone else is invalid — check the designation before booking.

What does the green card medical exam cost near Galena Park?

Around Galena Park, the exam itself usually costs $200–$500. Vaccines, titers, and TB testing are billed on top, so incomplete records raise the total.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Galena Park applicants?

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.

Should I fast or prepare physically before the exam?

There is nothing to prepare physically — no fasting, no stopping medications. Just arrive with your documents and medication list.

I lost my shot records — can I still do the exam?

Yes, this is handled routinely: titer blood tests can confirm immunity, or the required vaccines can be repeated. Tell the office in advance — it changes how they schedule you.