Form I-693 Medical Exam in Robstown, 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 Robstown. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Nueces County. With around 10,143 residents, Robstown itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Corpus Christi and beyond.

$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.

The Form I-693 process for Robstown applicants

Whether you book in Robstown or nearby Corpus Christi, these five steps are the whole journey.

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 Robstown

The exam itself is predictably priced around Robstown; extras like catch-up vaccines and TB testing are where totals diverge.

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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 Robstown we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Robstown 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 Robstown?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Robstown. Listing is free, verification runs against USCIS records, and your profile stays under your control.

Getting matched with a civil surgeon near Robstown

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

Compare price and language

Around Robstown, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Nueces County frequently offer Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. With fewer providers based directly in Robstown, most applicants use offices in Corpus Christi or elsewhere in Nueces County.

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 Robstown: quick answers

What should I budget for the exam in Robstown?

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

Will insurance pay for any part of this?

Usually not for the exam itself — it is not considered medical treatment — but vaccine costs are sometimes covered. Ask your insurer and confirm what the office can bill.

What if I do not have my vaccination records?

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.

How much time does the appointment itself take?

Plan for 30–60 minutes in the office. Catch-up vaccines or a TB blood draw can extend the visit somewhat.

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.

Is non-English support available around Robstown?

Many providers serving Robstown and Nueces County speak languages beyond English, commonly including Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, so you can complete your exam in a language you are comfortable with.