Your Immigration Physical in Mexia, TX

If you live in or around Mexia 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 Limestone County. For a small community like Mexia (population about 6,893), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Waco.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (TX typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

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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.

From booking to sealed form: the Mexia process

The process is the same across Texas; here is how it plays out for Mexia 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 Mexia applicants pay for the exam

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Limestone County. The total varies most based on which vaccines you still need.

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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 Mexia we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Mexia 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

Are you a USCIS civil surgeon in Mexia?

Reach the green card applicants already searching for civil surgeons near Mexia. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

How Mexia applicants find a designated civil surgeon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Mexia applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. This page and the wider Texas civil surgeon directory help Mexia applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Around Mexia, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Language support across Limestone County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Hindi. Applicants in Mexia often travel a short distance to Waco for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to Mexia is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Before you book in Mexia: quick answers

What does the TB screening involve?

Applicants generally take an IGRA blood test for tuberculosis. A positive result leads to follow-up, typically a chest X-ray, before the form can be completed.

What do I do with the sealed envelope?

You submit it yourself: include the unopened envelope with your USCIS filing, or bring it to your interview if instructed. The civil surgeon does not mail it for you.

Is an interpreter allowed at the appointment?

Bringing your own translator is fine. Many offices around Limestone County also have multilingual staff — ask when booking.

Can I complete my exam in my own language near Mexia?

Language support around Limestone County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi. Ask when booking whether the office has staff who speak your language.

How long do I have to submit the sealed form?

A sealed Form I-693 is valid for a set window from the signing date under current USCIS policy. Because these rules get updated, verify the latest guidance for your case.

Can I just walk in to an office near Mexia?

Appointment policies differ office to office. Calling ahead is always the safer move — peak seasons can book out days in advance.