Immigration Medical Exam in Port Lavaca, TX

Applying for a green card from Port Lavaca, Texas? This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Calhoun County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. Port Lavaca is a small town of about 11,557 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Edna or another nearby city — we list those below.

$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 Port Lavaca, step by step

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

Pricing near Port Lavaca follows the wider Texas pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need.

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 Port Lavaca we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Port Lavaca 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.

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Getting matched with a civil surgeon near Port Lavaca

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for Port Lavaca applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. That rules out most Calhoun County family practices, which is why Port Lavaca applicants use a directory like the Texas civil surgeon directory to find qualified providers.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Port Lavaca tracks the wider Texas norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. Many providers serving Calhoun County speak Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Applicants in Port Lavaca often travel a short distance to Edna for their exam.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Before you book in Port Lavaca: quick answers

Are same-day walk-ins possible?

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

Is non-English support available around Port Lavaca?

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

Can any part of the exam happen online?

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.

Do my kids need their own immigration physical?

Every applicant, including children, needs their own Form I-693. Most offices can schedule family members back to back — mention it when booking.

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.

How is tuberculosis tested during the exam?

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.