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Immigration Medical Exam in Uvalde, 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 Uvalde. This guide walks through the appointment step by step: what to bring, typical fees in Uvalde County, and how quickly your Form I-693 can be sealed. Uvalde is a small town of about 15,217 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Crystal City 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

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.

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Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

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Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

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Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in Uvalde

Whether you book in Uvalde or nearby Crystal City, these five steps are the whole journey.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
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Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
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Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
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Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
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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 Uvalde applicants pay for the exam

Pricing near Uvalde 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 Uvalde we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Uvalde and these 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 Uvalde

Applicants in Uvalde and wider Uvalde County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Choosing a civil surgeon in Uvalde County

Not every doctor can sign Form I-693: USCIS grants the civil surgeon designation individually, and it is the first thing to verify. Before booking anywhere in Uvalde County, verify the designation — the Texas civil surgeon directory is checked against USCIS records.

Compare price and language

Pricing near Uvalde tracks the wider Texas norm of $200–$500 for the exam itself, before any vaccines or testing. If English is not your first language, note that offices serving Uvalde County frequently offer Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. For many Uvalde residents the closest designated office is in San Antonio — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

The virtual pre-consult works well for busy schedules: document review happens online at your convenience, and the in-person portion near Uvalde stays brief.

Before you book in Uvalde: quick answers

Validity rules have changed over time — the form is valid for a defined period from the civil surgeon’s signature. Check the current USCIS policy for your filing category before submitting.
Yes, each family member applying needs an individual exam and form. Offices commonly book families together in one block, so ask for consecutive slots.
No exam can be completed entirely online. The virtual pre-consult handles document review and preparation; the physical exam and sealed signature must happen in person.
Bringing your own translator is fine. Many offices around Uvalde County also have multilingual staff — ask when booking.
The civil surgeon can order titers — blood tests that check your immunity — or give the required vaccines again if records cannot be found. Mention this when booking so the office can allow extra time.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Uvalde County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.