Green Card Medical Exam in Pasadena, TX

Applying for a green card from Pasadena, Texas? Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Greater Houston, required documents, and answers to the questions Pasadena applicants ask most. A large city of around 151,950, Pasadena gives applicants genuine choice between offices.

$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.

How the immigration physical works in Pasadena

Five steps from booking your Pasadena 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.

How much is the exam near Pasadena?

What you pay near Pasadena 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Pasadena 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 Pasadena?

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

Your civil surgeon options in and around Pasadena

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 Harris County family practices, which is why Pasadena applicants use a directory like the Texas civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Base fees near Pasadena generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Texas; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Harris County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic. Pasadena applicants benefit from a wide choice of providers, which keeps scheduling flexible and pricing honest.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

You can shorten the in-person visit by starting with a virtual pre-consult: your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork get checked online, and you arrive prepared.

Before you book in Pasadena: quick answers

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

If further testing or treatment is needed — for example a TB follow up — the USCIS civil surgeon notes it on Form I-693 and explains the next steps before the form is finalized.

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.

What should I budget for the exam in Pasadena?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near Pasadena. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Pasadena applicants?

You can start with a virtual pre-consult to prepare your documents and understand the process, but a designated civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693.

Can I just walk in to an office near Pasadena?

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

How long do I have to submit the sealed form?

USCIS generally treats a properly completed and sealed Form I-693 as valid for a set period from the date the designated civil surgeon signs it. Confirm current USCIS guidance for your specific filing.