How much does an I-693 exam usually cost?
Costs vary by provider and services included.
Full answer in the FAQImmigration medical exam · Form I-693
The USCIS medical exam: what it costs, what to bring, and how long it takes.
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they book a civil surgeon, with the official source behind each one.
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Reviewed by The Industry Guides Editorial Team · Updated · Sources: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federation of State Medical Boards
The questions people ask first
All 10 questionsShort answers first. What applies to you depends on your situation, but each one links to the full answer.
What documents are needed for the exam?
Identification, vaccination records, and USCIS forms are typically required.
Full answer in the FAQHow long does the exam process take?
Timing depends on tests required and record completeness.
Full answer in the FAQWho is allowed to perform an I-693 exam?
Only USCIS-designated civil surgeons may complete the exam.
Full answer in the FAQAre vaccinations included in the exam cost?
Some clinics include vaccines; others charge separately.
Full answer in the FAQDo clinics provide sealed envelopes?
USCIS requires sealed envelopes for submission.
Full answer in the FAQAt a glance
- Exam fee
- Costs vary by provider and services included. See: USCIS Medical Exam Cost: What the Government Charges and What It Does Not
- Vaccines
- Some clinics include vaccines; others charge separately. See: USCIS Vaccination Requirements: General Information
- How long it takes
- Timing depends on tests required and record completeness. See: USCIS Medical Exam Costs and Timeframes: General Information
- Who can sign
- Only USCIS-designated civil surgeons may complete the exam. See: Form I-693 Medical Exam Requirements: What USCIS Usually Looks For
- How long it stays valid
- See the Form I-693 Instructions: The Edition Date, the Envelope, and the One Case Where You Open It guide.
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Examples of civil surgeons
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iClinic Atlanta Immigration Physical
Verify the designation on the USCIS locator, then ask: fee scope, lab handling, and how the sealed form is returned.
Request a callbackNorth Atlanta Medical Clinic Immigration Medical Exam
Verify the designation on the USCIS locator, then ask: fee scope, lab handling, and how the sealed form is returned.
Request a callbackAFC Urgent Care Back Bay
Verify the designation on the USCIS locator, then ask: fee scope, lab handling, and how the sealed form is returned.
Request a callbackBoston Specialists
Verify the designation on the USCIS locator, then ask: fee scope, lab handling, and how the sealed form is returned.
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Document checklist
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About USCIS Exam Guides
USCIS Exam Guides is an independent educational publisher that explains the immigration medical exam on Form I-693: what the civil surgeon checks, which vaccine and medical records to bring, typical costs and timelines, and what happens after the sealed results reach USCIS. It does not rank or endorse civil surgeons; it helps you prepare before choosing one.
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