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Immigration Physical in Lamesa, TX

Your Form I-693 medical exam is one of the few green card steps that must happen in person — here is how it works in Lamesa. We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to Lamesa and wider Dawson County. For a small community like Lamesa (population about 8,674), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Midland.

$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.

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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.

Inside the appointment: what Lamesa applicants experience

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

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Dawson County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need. Prices in nearby Midland are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.
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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 Lamesa we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Lamesa 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

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

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. That rules out most Dawson County family practices, which is why Lamesa applicants use a directory like the Texas civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Lamesa tracks the wider Texas norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Dawson County frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese and Burmese. Because Lamesa is a close-knit community, many applicants book with a civil surgeon in nearby Midland or Seminole.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Common questions from Lamesa applicants

Beyond English, offices serving Lamesa frequently offer Spanish, Vietnamese, Burmese. If your language is not listed, you are welcome to bring a translator.
Policies vary by practice. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, but scheduling ahead is recommended, especially during peak filing seasons.
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.
Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Lamesa. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
Each applicant requires a separate exam and sealed form regardless of age. Booking the family in one visit is usually possible and saves trips.
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.