USCIS Immigration Physical in Terrell, TX

Applying for a green card from Terrell, Texas? This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Kaufman County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. With around 17,465 residents, Terrell itself may not host a designated office, but several serve the area from Kaufman 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 Terrell applicants

Five steps from booking your Terrell 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.

Exam costs in Kaufman County

Base exam fees are fairly consistent across Kaufman 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 Terrell we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Terrell 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

Designated civil surgeons: get found in Terrell

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Terrell. You control your profile, hours, languages and pricing.

How Terrell applicants find a designated civil surgeon

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

Compare price and language

Exam costs around Terrell usually fall within the Texas range of $200 to $500, with vaccines and lab work billed separately. Many providers serving Kaufman County speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Urdu, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. With fewer providers based directly in Terrell, most applicants use offices in Mesquite or elsewhere in Kaufman County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

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

Form I-693 questions Terrell applicants ask

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.

Does a sealed Form I-693 expire?

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.

Can I just walk in to an office near Terrell?

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

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in Terrell?

The base fee typically runs $200 to $500 around Terrell, plus $0 to $300 or more for vaccines, TB testing and record retrieval depending on your immunization history.

Can I do a virtual green card medical exam in Terrell?

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.

How long does the immigration physical take near Terrell?

The appointment itself usually runs half an hour to an hour — longer only if vaccines or additional testing are needed on the day.