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Immigration Medical Exam in West University Place, TX

The immigration physical is a required stop on the green card path, and West University Place applicants have several ways to get it done. Here is what to expect: fees, timing, paperwork, and how to choose between civil surgeons serving Harris County. West University Place is a small community of about 14,955 people, so your nearest designated office may be in Jacinto 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

Common languages:

Spanish
Chinese
Hindi
Arabic
Mandarin
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.

Start your virtual pre-consult

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.

1

Book online

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

2

Document review

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

3

Get matched

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

Five steps to a sealed Form I-693 in West University Place

From first call to sealed envelope — here is the five-step path West University Place applicants follow.
1

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.
2

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.
3

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.
4

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.
5

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.

Immigration physical costs in West University Place

Pricing near West University Place follows the wider Texas pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Prices in nearby Houston are usually in the same band, so travel need not mean paying more.
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 West University Place we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across West University Place and these neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Jacinto City
Jersey Village
Nassau Bay
Galena Park
Houston
Pasadena
South Houston
Deer Park
Bellaire
Pearland
La Porte
Webster

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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Choosing a civil surgeon in Harris County

USCIS requires that your medical exam be performed by a designated civil surgeon — not just any licensed physician in Texas. A regular family doctor in Harris County cannot sign this form unless they hold the USCIS designation — the Texas civil surgeon directory lists doctors who do.

Compare price and language

Base fees near West University Place generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Texas; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Language support across Harris County commonly includes Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic. For many West University Place residents the closest designated office is in Houston — a short trip that rarely adds more than a day to the process.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

If the nearest civil surgeon to West University Place is a drive away, begin with a virtual pre-consult to get your documents in order first, then visit in person only to complete and seal the form.

Frequently asked in West University Place

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Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near West University Place. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.
Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Harris County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.
Not fully — USCIS requires an in-person exam. West University Place applicants can, however, start with a virtual pre-consult so the in-person visit is short and well-prepared.
Missing records are common. The doctor can run titer tests to prove immunity or simply re-administer required vaccines. Flag it when you book so extra time is set aside.
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.
Plan for 30–60 minutes in the office. Catch-up vaccines or a TB blood draw can extend the visit somewhat.