Civil Surgeon Exam in Watauga, TX

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and Watauga applicants have several ways to get it done. Below you will find the full process, realistic costs for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, required documents, and answers to the questions Watauga applicants ask most. For a compact city like Watauga (population about 23,650), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Benbrook.

$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.

From booking to sealed form: the Watauga process

Five steps from booking your Watauga 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.

What Watauga applicants pay for the exam

The exam itself is predictably priced around Watauga; 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 Watauga we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across Watauga 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

Serve green card applicants in Watauga?

Join the USCISMD directory and be found by applicants booking immigration physicals around Watauga. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

Picking a provider for your Form I-693 in Watauga

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

Compare price and language

Around Watauga, expect a base exam fee of $200 to $500 before vaccines and labs. Many providers serving Tarrant County speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Urdu, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. Applicants in Watauga often travel a short distance to Benbrook for their exam.

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 Watauga stays brief.

Your Watauga immigration physical questions, answered

Can I just walk in to an office near Watauga?

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

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Tarrant County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

Is a fully online immigration physical possible for Watauga 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.

What if I need language support at the exam?

You may bring a translator, and it is worth asking about in-house language support: several practices serving Tarrant County have multilingual teams.

What should I budget for the exam in Watauga?

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

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.